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The physical sciences major at USD is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. 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 6 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from USD. This makes it the #155 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #173 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
Of the 6 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 33% were men and 67% 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, 100% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USD physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from USD in 2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 94 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 6 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 5 |
| Engineering | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.