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2025 Best History Schools in South Dakota

1 College in South Dakota
72 History Degrees Awarded
$33,218 Avg Early-Career Salary
You'll be studying one of the lesser sought-after majors if you pursue a degree in history. It is ranked #23 out of 38 major degree programs in terms of popularity. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

There was only one school in South Dakota to review for the 2025 Best History Schools in South Dakota ranking.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

History Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in History

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Schools in South Dakota list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for History in South Dakota

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the history degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top South Dakota Schools in History

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 History Degrees Awarded
53.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat South Dakota State University if you wish to pursue a degree in history. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who receive their degree from the history program earn around $33,135 for their early career.

More information about a degree in history from South Dakota State University

Best History Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Kansas 38 219
Minnesota 38 393
Iowa 38 336
Missouri 38 487
Nebraska 36 224
North Dakota 35 49

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History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 72

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