Cheapest History Colleges in South Dakota

Black Hills State University charges just $17,001 net price for History majors, nearly $8,000 less than the most expensive option at Augustana University. South Dakota's eight History programs span from $17,001 to $24,723, with public universities dominating the affordable end while private colleges like Mount Marty and Augustana push above $23,000. The state's growing finance sector, anchored by Citibank's major operations, creates opportunities for History graduates who develop strong analytical and research skills valued in banking and corporate environments.

Programs

$17,001 – $24,723

Net Price Range

$31,288

Avg. Program Earnings

56.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

8 History Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Black Hills State University Spearfish, South Dakota	$17,001	$9,000	38.6%	96.6%
2	Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota	$17,094	$8,845	52.2%	78.1%
3	South Dakota State University Brookings, South Dakota	$18,219	$9,299	59.6%	86.1%
4	University of South Dakota Vermillion, South Dakota	$19,155	$9,432	61.4%	99.5%
5	Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, South Dakota	$19,300	$32,890	46.4%	74.8%
6	University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$20,874	$20,740	60.5%	76.0%
7	Mount Marty University Yankton, South Dakota	$23,295	$33,100	60.6%	68.4%
8	Augustana University Sioux Falls, South Dakota	$24,723	$39,190	75.6%	65.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge gap between cheapest and most expensive History programs?

Public universities like Black Hills State ($17,001) and Northern State ($17,094) benefit from state funding that keeps costs low. Private colleges such as Augustana University ($24,723) and Mount Marty ($23,295) rely on tuition revenue, creating price differences exceeding $7,000 between sectors.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable History programs?

Northern State achieves a 52.20% graduation rate at just $17,094 net cost, while pricier Augustana reaches 75.60% but costs $24,723. Black Hills State, the cheapest option, graduates only 38.60% of students, showing cost and completion don't always correlate.

Does earning potential justify higher program costs in South Dakota?

South Dakota State graduates earn $37,424 annually at an $18,219 net cost, delivering strong value. Augustana graduates earn slightly less at $36,848 despite paying $24,723, while Black Hills State graduates start at $22,824 but paid the lowest tuition.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.