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. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #314 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 291 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 314 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $49,472. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,649 for all finance students.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
Of the 46 finance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USD, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USD does not offer an online option for its finance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at University of South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 159 |
| Accounting | 81 |
| Marketing | 40 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 24 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
