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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in economics from South Dakota State. This makes it the #121 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $38,087. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, economics students borrow a median amount of $26,062 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at South Dakota State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 78% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 22% went to 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, 78% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The economics program at South Dakota State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 51 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Political Science & Government | 21 |
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