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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #520 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 495 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 520 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
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.
The social sciences program at USD awarded 60 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
USD does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of South Dakota.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 74 |
| Communication & Journalism | 65 |
| English Language & Literature | 14 |
| History | 9 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.