Finance at University of South Dakota
What traits are you looking for in a school for Finance, consider the program at University of South Dakota. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Dakota is in Vermillion, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 finance degrees were awarded at University of South Dakota.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Dakota
Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of South Dakota
Rankings can help you compare University of South Dakota’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 53 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #276 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at University of South Dakota, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at University of South Dakota are 12% women (6) and 88% men (44).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of South Dakota
Of the 50 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at University of South Dakota, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (44).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Dakota, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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.