Completing a degree in business is done following the traditional four-year bachelor’s track, and is seen as an industry standard for starting roles regardless of the type of company. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that opportunities for business and financial operations professionals in South Dakota will exceed 22,000 jobs statewide with mean salaries exceeding $66,000. Recent graduates can find a majority of these positions in the Pierre and Rapid City metro areas.
Many South Dakota graduates pursue corporate management roles at companies like Sanford Health and SiouxFalls.com, and given the strength of the state's local agricultural and mining industries, there are ample job opportunities in these sectors as well.
Prospective students should note that class sizes and research opportunities vary depending on the size of their school and the notoriety of the program they select. It is always beneficial for current students to apply to internship and fellowship opportunities to further their experience and strengthen their network.
University of South Dakota offers 19 Business degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a faraway town. In 2020, 334 Business students graduated with students earning 220 Bachelor's degrees, 108 Master's degrees, and 6 Certificates.
Northern State University offers 17 Business degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 84 Business students graduated with students earning 78 Bachelor's degrees, 3 Associate's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.
South Dakota State University offers 14 Business degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 151 Business students graduated with students earning 139 Bachelor's degrees, and 12 Master's degrees.
University of Sioux Falls offers 9 Business degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2020, 169 Business students graduated with students earning 91 Master's degrees, and 78 Bachelor's degrees.
School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | 24 : 1 | 9,459 | |
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Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | 39 : 1 | 3,431 | |
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Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | 30 : 1 | 3,608 | |
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South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | 23 : 1 | 11,405 | |
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University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | 30 : 1 | 1,628 |