June 2026

AI Index Report

Northern State University

AIS
50.9
National rank
#872
State rank
#6
Programs
26

Ranks 6th in South Dakota

  1. 4South Dakota School of Mines and Technology58.7
  2. 5Augustana University52.1
  3. 6Northern State University50.9
  4. 7Sanford Health50.1
  5. 8Black Hills State University46.2

National Vs State Performance

How does Northern State University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Northern State University

National rank

#872

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Northern State University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 872Northern State University50.9
  2. 870Emory & Henry University51
  3. 874Albany State University50.9
  4. 871Denison University51
  5. 873Stella Adler Studio of Acting50.9

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Northern State University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Northern State University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
No data

Home state: South Dakota

3.5%

share of voice in South Dakota, ranked #115

Strongest states

  1. #1South Dakota3.5%
  2. #2North Dakota0.2%
  3. #3New Jersey0.1%
  4. #4Indiana0.1%
  5. #5Pennsylvania0.1%
  6. #6New Hampshire0.1%

Top programs in SD

  1. #1Elementary Education13.8%
  2. #2Early Childhood Education12.3%
  3. #3Education7.7%
  4. #4Counseling6.2%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Northern State University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    West Virginia University
    Sociology1%
  2. 2
    Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    Sociology1%
  3. 3
    The University of Texas at Arlington
    Sociology1%
  4. 4
    Wright State University
    Counseling0%
  5. 5
    Cambridge College
    Counseling0%
  6. 6
    University of Providence
    Counseling0%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Northern State University competing with?

Your top competitors in

Counseling, Graduate

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #354Wright State University0%
  2. #355Cambridge College0%
  3. #356Northern State University0%
  4. #357University of Providence0%
  5. #358Hunter College0%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Northern State University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Northern State University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Northern State University is mentioned

  1. 1

    usd.edu

    NSU/USD Accelerated Master of Social Work | University of South Dakota

    10.5%6 citations
  2. 2

    northern.edu

    Elementary Education Degree | Northern State University in South Dakota

    8.8%5 citations
  3. 3

    northern.edu

    Early Childhood Education AS | Northern State University in South Dakota

    7%4 citations
  4. 4

    northern.edu

    Chemistry Bachelor's Degree | Northern State University in South Dakota

    5.3%3 citations
  5. 5

    forbes.com

    Best International Business Degrees Online – Forbes Advisor

    5.3%3 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Northern State University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Northern State University

  • Academic Support

    54.4%

    43 answers

  • Career Outcomes

    26.6%

    21 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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