Last year, 6,675 students completed degree or certificate programs at Top Colleges in South Dakota. South Dakota State University had the most completers of 2,382, regardless of degree type.
For bachelor's degree, South Dakota State University had the most completers of 1,794. University of South Dakota had the most completers of Master's and Doctor's degrees, 530 and 258 respectively.
| Rank | School | Total | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | 12-Weeks Certificate | 1-Year Certificate | 1-4 Years Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota State UniversityMadison, SD | 551 | 334 | 149 | 11 | 2 | - | 37 |
| 2 | South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD | 2,382 | 1,794 | 334 | 116 | 20 | - | 50 |
| 3 | University of South DakotaVermillion, SD | 2,000 | 1,149 | 530 | 258 | 64 | - | 28 |
| 4 | Black Hills State UniversitySpearfish, SD | 481 | 368 | 60 | - | - | - | 42 |
| 5 | Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD | 416 | 276 | 113 | - | 2 | - | 15 |
| 6 | University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD | 374 | 306 | 109 | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD | 206 | 129 | 29 | 31 | - | - | - |
| - | Average | 6,675 | 622 | 189 | 104 | 22 | - | 34 |