by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The chemistry major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Chemistry. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from South Dakota State. This makes it the #41 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from South Dakota State. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its chemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's chemistry program at South Dakota State make a median salary of $59,387. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,750.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from South Dakota State. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 4 |
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