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. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,016 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at South Dakota State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 hospitality majors earned their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | 55 |
| Construction Management | 38 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | 9 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 1 |
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