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University of South Dakota Graduate Programs

University of South Dakota is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. USD offers total 99 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $12,768 ($7,118 South Dakota residents)
  • Graduate Students: 2,724
  • Graduate Programs: 99
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University of South Dakota (referred to as USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. USD offers total 99 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at University of South Dakota is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $340 for South Dakota residents and $654 for out-of-state students. Total 2,724 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 9,856 with undergraduate students.
USD 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesSouth Dakota residents: $7,118
Out-of-State: $12,768
Costs per CreditSouth Dakota residents: $340
Out-of-State: $654
Graduate Students2,724
Graduate Programs99 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).

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Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

University of South Dakota graduate schools offers 96 major programs and 8 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 743 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at USD. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at USD with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 6
Mass Communication/Media Studies1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 13
Computer and Information Sciences1 program 13
Education [+] 10 programs 66
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 0
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 48
Educational/Instructional Technology1 program 2
Special Education and Teaching1 program 9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 0
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 3
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1 program 0
Speech Teacher Education1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 4
English Language and Literature1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 13
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 3
Biomedical Sciences1 program 10
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 2
Mathematics1 program 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 4
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 0
Sustainability Studies1 program 4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 23
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies1 program 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 23
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 11
Chemistry1 program 8
Physics1 program 3
Psychology [+] 3 programs 32
Psychology1 program 4
Counseling Psychology1 program 28
Educational Psychology1 program 0
Human Services [+] 2 programs 16
Public Administration1 program 16
Social Work1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs 0
Political Science and Government1 program 0
Sociology1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 2
Art/Art Studies1 program 3
Music1 program 7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs (3 online)152
Communication Sciences and Disorders1 program 19
Physician Assistant1 program 25
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program (1 online)22
Clinical/Medical Social Work1 program 67
Public Health1 program (1 online)0
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1 program (1 online)19
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 0
Business [+] 4 programs 105
Business Administration and Management1 program 73
Accounting1 program 26
Management Information Systems1 program 0
Business Statistics1 program 6
History [+] 1 programs 1
History1 program 1
Total47 programs (3 online)461
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 3 programs 19
Curriculum and Instruction1 program 6
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 13
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 2
English Language and Literature1 program 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2 programs 4
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 2
Biomedical Sciences1 program 2
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 2
Physics1 program 0
Materials Chemistry1 program 2
Psychology [+] 3 programs 7
Psychology1 program 6
Counseling Psychology1 program 1
Educational Psychology1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 1
Political Science and Government1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 programs 1
Medical Scientist1 program 1
Total14 programs37
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 85
Law1 program 85
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 126
Audiology/Audiologist1 program 4
Medicine1 program 64
Medical Scientist1 program 0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 27
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 31
Bioethics/Medical Ethics1 program 0
Total7 programs211
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 5 programs 4
Indian/Native American Education1 program 0
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 0
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1 program 0
Reading Teacher Education1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 0
Engineering/Industrial Management1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 programs 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures1 program 0
Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 3
Museology/Museum Studies1 program 0
Sustainability Studies1 program 3
Psychology [+] 2 programs 4
Psychology1 program 1
Counseling Psychology1 program 3
Human Services [+] 1 program 1
Public Administration1 program 1
Social Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Forensic Anthropology1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Music1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs (1 online)14
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 0
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management1 program 1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 2
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1 program (1 online)7
Community Health and Preventive Medicine1 program 0
Art Therapy/Therapist1 program 1
Bioethics/Medical Ethics1 program 3
Business [+] 6 programs (4 online)8
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program (1 online)0
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management1 program (1 online)4
Research and Development Management1 program 2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1 program 0
Business Statistics1 program (1 online)2
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program (1 online)0
Total28 programs (5 online)34

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of USD graduate programs is $7,118 for South Dakota residents and $12,768 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $340 for South Dakota residents and $654 for other students. The average living costs is $13,171 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at USD
South Dakota residentsOut of State
Tuition$6,123$11,773
Fees$995$995
Costs per Credit Hour$340$654
Living on-campus$13,171
Living off-campus$15,730

Graduate Student Population

At USD graduate schools, there are total 2,724 graduate students. Among them, 1,136 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,071 men and 1,653 women students at USD graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at USD.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at University of South Dakota
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,7241,0711,653
American Indian/Native American531736
Asian501733
Black/African American513120
Hispanic662541
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander431
White2,0047281,276
Two More802357
Un-Known15952107
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at USD
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,7241,1363661,222

Highest Graduate Tuition in South Dakota

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Augustana University (Augie) is a Private, 4-years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $39,190. The school has a total enrollment of 2,086 and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
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Presentation College (Presentation) is a Private, 4-years school located in Aberdeen, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $22,765. The school has a total enrollment of 615 and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
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South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Brookings, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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National American University-Rapid City (National American University-Rapid City) is a Private, 4-years school located in Rapid City, SD. National American University-Rapid City is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The 2023 tuition & fees is $16,065. The school has a total enrollment of 1,151 and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).
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Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Spearfish, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,000 for South Dakota residents and $12,100 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,425 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Largest Graduate Schools in South Dakota

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University of South Dakota (USD) is a Public, 4-years school located in Vermillion, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,432 for South Dakota residents and $12,942 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,856 and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
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South Dakota State University (South Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Brookings, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,299 for South Dakota residents and $12,809 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,327 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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Kairos University (Kairos) is a Private, 4-years school located in Sioux Falls, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $3,600. The school has a total enrollment of 917 and student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).
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Northern State University (NSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Aberdeen, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $8,845 for South Dakota residents and $11,947 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,344 and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
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Dakota State University (Dakota State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Madison, SD. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,633 for South Dakota residents and $12,735 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,241 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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