Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USD stacks up against peers offering finance & financial management.
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USD ranks competitively among schools offering finance & financial management. More specifically it was ranked #269 out of 505 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Dakota awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in finance & financial management.
Finance & Financial Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from USD earn a median of $58,166 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USD, finance & financial management graduates take on a median debt of $24,320 in student loans. This is below $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 88% of finance & financial management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of finance & financial management bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Roughly 90% of graduates 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 finance & financial management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance & financial management majors at University of South Dakota.
The finance & financial management program at USD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance, General | 50 |
USD conferred 50 degrees in finance, general in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).