South Dakota State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at South Dakota State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
46%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at South Dakota State University:
84%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
62%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are South Dakota State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business/Managerial Economics
Animal Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Psychology, General
28.2
85.56
142.92
200.28
257.64
315
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Animal Sciences, General 76
- Agriculture, General 41
- Agriculture, General 41
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 41
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 28
- Agricultural Mechanization, General 27
- Agronomy and Crop Science 17
- Dairy Science 10
- Agriculture, General 7
- Agriculture, General 7
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 7
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 5
- Agricultural Production Operations, General 5
- Dairy Science 4
- Food Science 3
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 2
- Agricultural Production Operations, General 2
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1
Architecture And Related Services
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 15
- Landscape Architecture 6
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 0
Area
- American Indian/Native American Studies 2
- American Indian/Native American Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences, General 76
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
- Microbiology, General 7
- Biotechnology 6
- Biotechnology 4
- Microbiology, General 4
- Biochemistry 3
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Biochemistry 1
Business
- Business/Managerial Economics 153
- Construction Management, General 32
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 8
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 5
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 3
- Business/Managerial Economics 2
- Accounting 0
Communication
- Advertising 14
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
- Public Relations/Image Management 8
- Journalism 5
- Advertising 2
- Public Relations/Image Management 1
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 11
Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching 58
- Agricultural Teacher Education 36
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 15
- Music Teacher Education 7
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 5
- Chemistry Teacher Education 1
- Agricultural Teacher Education 1
- Elementary Education and Teaching 0
- Special Education and Teaching, General 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 71
- Civil Engineering, General 52
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 18
- Agricultural Engineering 15
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering/Industrial Management 17
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 10
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 12
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 59
- Consumer Economics 17
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 2
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
- Human Nutrition 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 12
- Spanish Language and Literature 5
- German Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 315
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 39
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 27
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine 19
- Dietetics/Dietitian 8
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine 1
History
- History, General 26
- History, General 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- General Studies 42
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 27
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 24
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 24
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 24
- Data Science, General 22
- Geography and Environmental Studies 8
- International/Globalization Studies 7
- International/Globalization Studies 5
- Geography and Environmental Studies 5
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 19
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 16
- Environmental Studies 14
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 4
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 4
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 55
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 15
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 3
- Physics, General 2
Psychology
- Psychology, General 76
- Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 20
- Criminology 18
- Sociology, General 13
- Economics, General 8
- Criminology 8
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 5
- Political Science and Government, General 4
- Sociology, General 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 30
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 19
- Interior Design 18
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
- Music, General 4
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
- Graphic Design 1
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