Finance · South Dakota

Finance colleges in South Dakota

CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Finance programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Finance majors learn how money moves, corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and risk management, preparing for roles in banking, investments, and corporate analysis.

Schools in South Dakota that offer Finance

Finance programs in South Dakota: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

15

Public / private

10 / 5

Universities / 2-year

11 / 4

Cities represented

10

In-state tuition range

$2,684–$39,190

Median in-state tuition

$9,000

Lowest published in-state tuition

Oglala Lakota College

$2,684

Most selective

Augustana University

59% 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 Finance program

  • Corporate finance and capital structure
  • Investments and portfolio theory
  • Derivatives and risk management
  • Financial markets and institutions
  • International finance
  • Real-estate finance
  • Financial modeling in Excel
  • Time-value-of-money and valuation

Where a Finance degree can lead

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Risk Analyst
  • Corporate Treasurer
  • Wealth Management Advisor

Typical pay: $62,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 financial and investment analysts median $101,350)

A Finance major builds on the business core with deeper coursework in corporate finance, investments, derivatives, financial markets, real estate, international finance, and behavioral finance. Many programs offer concentrations in Investments, Corporate Finance, Real Estate, or FinTech. The CFA Institute publishes a recognized curriculum that some Finance programs align with, check whether your school is a CFA Affiliated University Program.

Finance graduates work in commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, insurance, real estate, and FinTech. The major pairs well with a CS minor or double major for quantitative finance roles.

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