Political Science Schools In South Dakota

South Dakota has 6 accredited political science schools where political science faculty who teach political science classes can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in political science in the state of South Dakota, which encompasses political science training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Political Science
  • Masters degree in Political Science

Schools

  1. Augustana College in Sioux Falls

    Augustana College in Sioux Falls

    2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197-0001

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  2. Black Hills State University

    Black Hills State University

    1200 University St, Spearfish, South Dakota 57799-9500

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  3. Northern State University

    Northern State University

    1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401-7198

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  4. South Dakota State University

    South Dakota State University

    Administration Lane, Brookings, South Dakota 57007-1898

    194 U.S. News National University Ranking
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  5. University of Sioux Falls

    University of Sioux Falls

    1101 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105-1699

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  6. University of South Dakota

    University of South Dakota

    414 E Clark St, Vermillion, South Dakota 57069-2390

    194 U.S. News National University Ranking
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Cities

  1. Political Science Schools in Sioux Falls, SD2 Schools
  2. Political Science Schools in Brookings, SD1 Schools
  3. Political Science Schools in Vermillion, SD1 Schools
  4. Political Science Schools in Aberdeen, SD1 Schools
  5. Political Science Schools in Spearfish, SD1 Schools

Statistics

Professional Trends

South Dakota Vs. National Political Science Employment

South Dakota 50
National 20,400

Of all of the political science professionals that work in the US, approximately 0% work in South Dakota state.

Employment Growth for Political science professionals In South Dakota

40 40 50 50 50
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Yellow: Actual Values

In South Dakota, the field of political science is growing. 10 more political science professionals were working in South Dakota in 2010, than there were in 2006. This represents a 25% growth in the field. This is faster than the trend for political science professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of political science professionals has grown by 14% between 2006 and 2010.

Political Science VS. All Professions salaries in South Dakota

$68,710 $63,910 $66,700 $68,560 $70,110
$38,163 $39,417 $40,567 $40,767 $40,691
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Political Science
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of political science professionals is growing, the salaries paid to political science professionals are increasing in South Dakota. In 2006 political science professionals made a mean salary of $68,710 per year, and in 2010 they made $70,110 per year.

Salary percentiles for Political science professionals in South Dakota

10th percentile		 $40,840
25th percentile		 $47,320
50th percentile		 $60,390
75th percentile		 $87,640
90th percentile		 $105,950

This represents a 2% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. In South Dakota state, within the field of political science, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid political science professionals earn 159% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.

Average Salaries for Political science professionals and related professions in South Dakota

Communications		 $33,808
International Business		 $75,012
Political Science		 $70,110
Public Administration		 $72,833

Political science professionals in South Dakota earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Political Science programs available for each degree type for all schools in South Dakota

associate		 0
bachelor		 6
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total7

The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited political science schools in South Dakota is decreasing. In 2006, 78 students graduated from political science courses in South Dakota. And in 2010, 73 students graduated.

There was a decrease in the number of political science school degree or certificate graduates in South Dakota by 6%. Most of these graduates, or 86%, earned a bachelor's degree in political science.

Political Science Faculty Salaries in South Dakota

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