South Dakota · Sociology

Best Sociology institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

Institutions
6
offering CIP 45.11
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
49
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$40,236
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,011
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1South Dakota State University
Brookings Public · Bachelor's degree
$40,2361562%$26,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology programs in South Dakota.

Which Sociology program in South Dakota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), South Dakota State University tops the list at $40,236. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology program?+

Sociology is the scientific study of human society, focusing on social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects of everyday life. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding the complexities of social interactions…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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