South Dakota Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree+

31.9%

Graduate Degree

10.0%

Population 25+

603,746

South Dakota Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

South Dakota Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
6.8%41,298
High School Graduate
29.0%175,136
Some College / Associate's
32.2%194,702
Bachelor's Degree
21.9%132,182
Graduate Degree
10.0%60,428

South Dakota Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for South Dakota

Approximately 31.9% of adults in South Dakota hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in South Dakota has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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