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2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota

14 Schools Ranked
$15,213 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$32,022 Avg Student Debt

A business student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of South Dakota

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

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Dakota the most popular school in South Dakota for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Vermillion, South Dakota, the medium-sized public school awarded 234 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USD is $9,432. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,942. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,445 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

Full University of South Dakota Report

#2

South Dakota State University

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

You’ll be in good company if you attend South Dakota State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota list. South Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 226 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at South Dakota State is $9,299. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 35% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since South Dakota State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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

Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota
103 Total Awards
$8,916 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,112 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Black Hills State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Spearfish, South Dakota, and it awarded 103 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,916 in tuition and fees if they attend BHSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,018. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,112 in student loans. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that BHSU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Black Hills State University Report

#5

Augustana University

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Augustana University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it awarded 82 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Augustana Sioux Falls does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,914. This amount may be reduced 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. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

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#6

University of Sioux Falls

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

University of Sioux Falls landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 80 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend University of Sioux Falls, expect to pay an average of $19,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Sioux Falls accumulate an average of $24,830 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

One thing to take note of is that University of Sioux Falls does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Sioux Falls Report

#7

Northern State University

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

Northern State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the small public school awarded 69 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from South Dakota who attend NSU full time pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,947. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,374 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Dakota State University

Madison, South Dakota
36 Total Awards
$9,633 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,863 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Dakota State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Madison, South Dakota, the small public school handed out 36 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,633 in tuition and fees if they attend Dakota State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,735. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,863 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Dakota State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Dakota Wesleyan University

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

Dakota Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 33 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Dakota Wesleyan University is $30,880. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price 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. Of those students who received their degree, 21% were women.

Dakota Wesleyan University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 10% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Dakota Wesleyan University Report

#10

Mount Marty University

Yankton, South Dakota
28 Total Awards
$29,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,631 Avg Student Debt

Mount Marty University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking. Mount Marty is located in Yankton, South Dakota and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Mount Marty does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,980. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,631 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.

Mount Marty does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mount Marty University Report

#11

Oglala Lakota College

Kyle, South Dakota
23 Total Awards
$2,684 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,132 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Oglala Lakota College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Oglala Lakota College is a small public school situated in Kyle, South Dakota. It awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Oglala Lakota College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $2,684. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Oglala Lakota College accumulate an average of $9,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Oglala Lakota College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#13

Presentation College

Aberdeen, South Dakota
15 Total Awards
$22,006 Average Tuition & Fees
$43,547 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Presentation College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Presentation College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Presentation College, expect to pay an average of $22,006 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $43,547 in student loans. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Presentation College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Presentation College Report

#14

Sinte Gleska University

Mission, South Dakota
$3,154 Average Tuition & Fees

Sinte Gleska University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list.

Sinte Gleska University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,154. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • 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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