Economics · South Dakota
Economics colleges in South Dakota
CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Economics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Economics studies how individuals, firms, and governments allocate resources, combining theory with empirical analysis and a strong mathematical foundation.
Schools in South Dakota that offer Economics
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,190
Acceptance
59%
Enrollment
2,105
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,000
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
2,131
Dakota State University
Madison, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,633
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
2,527
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$32,890
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
780
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$6,718
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,710
Mitchell Technical College
Mitchell, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,524
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
953
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$33,100
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
920
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$2,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,205
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$4,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
209
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,299
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
10,119
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$7,650
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,164
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$20,740
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,491
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,432
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
8,012
Economics programs in South Dakota: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
13
Public / private
9 / 4
Universities / 2-year
10 / 3
Cities represented
10
In-state tuition range
$2,684–$39,190
Median in-state tuition
$9,299
Lowest published in-state tuition
Oglala Lakota College
$2,684
Most selective
Mount Marty University
48% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
South Dakota State University
10,119 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Economics program
- Microeconomic theory
- Macroeconomic theory
- Econometrics (regression, time series, causal inference)
- Calculus, linear algebra, probability
- Field electives: labor, public, international, behavioral
- Game theory
- Economic history or development
- Senior research paper
Where a Economics degree can lead
- Financial Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Data Analyst / Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Investment Banker
- PhD Economist (academia)
Typical pay: $60,000–$90,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 economists median $115,440)
An Economics major covers microeconomics (consumer and firm behavior, market structure), macroeconomics (growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy), and econometrics (statistical analysis of economic data). Coursework requires calculus, linear algebra, statistics, and most departments now strongly recommend or require advanced econometrics. The major often comes in two flavors: a BA (lighter math) and a BS or "Mathematical Economics" (heavier math, recommended for PhD-bound students).
Economics graduates are sought by financial services, consulting, government, tech (data and product analytics), and academia. The major pairs well with a CS minor for technical roles or a Math/Statistics double for quantitative finance.
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