Best Economics Schools in South Dakota
South Dakota has 2 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 56 recent graduates. Graduates in South Dakota earn $41,206 on average within two years — 15% below the national average of $48,383. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
2
Schools in SD
$41,206
SD Avg. Earnings
$48,383
National Avg.
449
Schools Nationally
Economics Schools in South Dakota, Ranked by Earnings
#1
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Public
$39,729
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 99.0%
#2
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Public
$42,682
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $38,087
Graduates: 56
Acceptance: 98.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Economics in South Dakota?
University of South Dakota ranks #1 for Economics in South Dakota with median graduate earnings of $39,729 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Economics programs in the state.
How much do Economics graduates earn in South Dakota?
Economics graduates in South Dakota earn an average of $41,206 within two years of graduation. This is 15% below the national average of $48,383 for this major.
What is the hardest Economics school to get into in South Dakota?
South Dakota State University is the most selective Economics program in South Dakota with an acceptance rate of 98.7%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 98.8%.
Other Popular Majors in South Dakota
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $74,576 Civil Engineering $59,824 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,878 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $51,035 Finance and Financial Management Services $43,547 Accounting and Related Services $42,685 Human Resources Management and Services $42,613 Health and Medical Administrative Services $41,686
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.