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2024 Best Economics Schools in South Dakota

2 Colleges in South Dakota
40 Economics Degrees Awarded
$38,087 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #19 in popularity, economics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Economics Schools in South Dakota ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 40 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Economics
Master's Degrees in Economics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Schools in South Dakota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Economics in South Dakota

The schools below may not offer all types of economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top South Dakota Schools in Economics

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,087 Median Starting Salary
$25,000 Median Student Debt

South Dakota State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in economics. South Dakota State is a large public university located in the town of Brookings.

Graduates who receive their degree from the economics program make about $38,087 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in economics from South Dakota State University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7.1% Growth in Graduates
$20,250 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat University of South Dakota if you want to pursue a degree in economics. Located in the distant town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a degree in economics from University of South Dakota

Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Minnesota284847
Missouri283418
Kansas266343
Iowa264321
Nebraska238111
North Dakota21038

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Economics40

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Sociology84
Political Science & Government70
General Social Sciences20
Anthropology20
Geography & Cartography18

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