by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The sociology major at USD is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. 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 5 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 sociology majors earned their bachelor's degree from USD. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USD does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 sociology majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Anthropology | 15 |
| Economics | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.