Economics at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in economics earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 324 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,597 | $69,322 | #270 | $46,425 |
| 325 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $64,476 | $69,132 | #273 | $46,583 |
| 326 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $64,454 | $67,067 | #292 | $44,327 |
| 327 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $64,432 | $69,354 | #268 | $44,663 |
| 328 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $64,123 | $58,979 | #343 | $45,401 |
| 329 | Howard University Washington, DC | $63,972 | $56,056 | #352 | — |
| 330 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $63,972 | $67,451 | #284 | $50,648 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,663 one year after graduating and $64,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #327 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.