by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The economics major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Economics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 56% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from South Dakota State. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,663 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from South Dakota State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from South Dakota State in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 30 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.