Economics at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of South Dakota. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Dakota sits in Vermillion, SD.
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Studying Online at University of South Dakota
Many students take online classes at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of South Dakota
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Dakota’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this 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 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of South Dakota
Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 4 years | $62,502 |
| 5 years | $74,965 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from University of South Dakota take home a median $62,502, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of South Dakota is $20,819.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of South Dakota
The Economics program at University of South Dakota includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.