Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
140
Online Programs
19
Salary after Completing
$23,900 - $55,900
Offered Degrees at USD
University of South Dakota is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, University of South Dakota offers 140 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 3 | 0 |
| Bachelor's | 53 | 1 |
| Master's | 36 | 6 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 13 | 2 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 7 | 1 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 15 | 5 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 13 | 4 |
| Total | 140 | 19 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
USD Associate's Programs
University of South Dakota offers Associate's degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
USD Bachelor's Programs
University of South Dakota offers Bachelor's degree with 53 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 2 | $31,400 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 77 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 5 | $38,700 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | $23,900 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 13 | $24,600 |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Neuroscience | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| International/Global Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 59 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 59 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 4 | $31,100 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 9 | $32,300 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 216 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 1 | $31,400 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 126 | $55,900 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 4 | $37,100 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 2 | $40,900 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 3 | $37,700 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | $25,700 |
USD Master's Programs
University of South Dakota offers Master's degree with 36 major programs. Among them 6 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 128 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 128 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 65 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 39 | $59,500 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✔ | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Business Analytics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 29 | |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 13 | $63,100 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 147 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 27 | $51,400 |
| Physician Assistant | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | ✕ | 64 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 131 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 104 | $65,700 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 27 | $58,000 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 3 | - |
| History | ✕ | 3 | - |
USD Doctorate (Research) Programs
University of South Dakota offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 13 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✔ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Physics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Materials Chemistry | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Medical Scientist | ✕ | 1 | - |
USD Doctorate (Practical) Programs
University of South Dakota offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 7 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 75 | |
| Law | ✕ | 75 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 134 | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Medicine | ✕ | 60 | - |
| Medical Scientist | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 3 | - |
USD Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
University of South Dakota offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 15 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
USD Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
University of South Dakota offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 13 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Tribal/Indigenous Law | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Museology/Museum Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 8 | |
| Psychology | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 8 | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Research and Development Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
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