Northern State University

Aberdeen, SD
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Northern State University Review

3.75
Based on 4 Reviews
Aberdeen, SD, 1200 S Jay St
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture A-
Facilities B
Activities and Groups A-
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Excellent

Northern State University is a small, public, four-year university enrolling 3,449 students and offering 64 degrees in Aberdeen, SD.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Northern State University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
263 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Studies
11
Art Teacher Education
1
Biology Teacher Education
2
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
19
Curriculum and Instruction
71
Educational Administration and Supervision
5
Elementary Education and Teaching
41
0
English Language and Literature
7
General Studies
8
German Language and Literature
1
Health and Physical Education/fitness
10
7
History Teacher Education
2
Liberal Arts
20
Mathematics Teacher Education
2
Music Teacher Education
14
15
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
3
Rhetoric and Composition
3
Spanish Language and Literature
2
Spanish Language Teacher Education
1
Special Education and Teaching
11
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Business
121 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
16
Banking and Financial Support Services
2
9
10
2
Business Administration and Management
5
44
Economics
1
Finance
4
International Business
13
Marketing/marketing Management
15
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
50 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
History
10
4
Political Science
4
Psychology
18
Social Sciences
1
Sociology
13
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Mathematics and Science
37 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology
21
Biotechnology
5
5
Chemistry
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Agriculture
7 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ecology
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Healthcare
4 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
1
Gerontology
0
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
3 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Commercial and Advertising Art
1
Fine and Studio Arts Management
1
Music
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
1 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Management Information Systems
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

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Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision
General Studies
Gerontology
International Business
Liberal Arts
Marketing/marketing Management
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Music Education , Class of 2009
In vivo "clinical" experiences with cooperating teachers.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
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Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Music Education , Class of 2009
Rural, somewhat conservative, yet strong in the arts.
Rated January 2016
B Great
Facilities
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Based on 1 Reviews
No Review Responses
A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
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Based on 1 Reviews
No Review Responses
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