by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how USD ranks in comparison to other schools with finance programs.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #3 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,484 a year. This is less than $48,896, which is the national median of all finance majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, finance students borrow a median amount of $24,320 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,500.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at University of South Dakota.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in finance from USD in 2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 160 |
| Accounting | 86 |
| Marketing | 35 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 20 |
| Human Resource Management | 12 |
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