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2023 Best Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

$18,561 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,022 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

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#1

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$35,914 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,115 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Augustana University the best school in South Dakota for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Augustana Sioux Falls is $35,914. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Augustana Sioux Falls accumulate an average of $26,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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#2

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota
$9,299 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,563 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at South Dakota State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in South Dakota.

In-state students pay an average of $9,299 in tuition and fees if they attend South Dakota State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,809. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from South Dakota State accumulate an average of $24,563 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that South Dakota State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota
$8,845 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,374 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northern State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

Students from South Dakota who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,947. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSU accumulate an average of $28,374 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

NSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota
$9,432 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,445 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Dakota helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in South Dakota.

Full-time students from South Dakota pay an average of $9,432 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USD. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,942. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,445 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at USD. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$19,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,830 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Sioux Falls is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

University of Sioux Falls does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $19,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,830 in student loans.

University of Sioux Falls does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, South Dakota
$30,880 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,274 Avg Student Debt

Dakota Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

Dakota Wesleyan University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,880. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,274 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dakota Wesleyan University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 10% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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