by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #352 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USD, economics students borrow a median amount of $20,819 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of South Dakota.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from USD in 2021 were men.
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, 77% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 30 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
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