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. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with sustainability science programs.
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The sustainability science major at USD is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sustainability Science. 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, University of South Dakota handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in sustainability science from USD. This makes it the #68 most popular school for sustainability science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USD was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 sustainability science majors earned their bachelor's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD 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 University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USD does not offer an online option for its sustainability science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 sustainability science majors earned their master's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% 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 University of South Dakota with a master's in sustainability science.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sustainability science majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| International Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.