Economics at South Dakota State University
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.
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Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at South Dakota State University
Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 466 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,087 |
| 2 years | $42,682 |
| 3 years | $48,565 |
| 4 years | $57,087 |
| 5 years | $64,860 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $57,087, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from South Dakota State University is $26,062.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at South Dakota State University
The Economics program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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