Human Resource Management · South Dakota
Human Resource Management colleges in South Dakota
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in South Dakota that offer Human Resource Management programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Human Resource Management studies how organizations hire, develop, pay, and retain people, a business major suited to students who want to work at the intersection of people and operations.
Schools in South Dakota that offer Human Resource Management
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
California Intercontinental University
Sioux Falls, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,054
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
484
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
National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · University · Private
Tuition
$16,065
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,022
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,845
Acceptance
93%
Enrollment
1,828
Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$2,684
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,205
Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD · University · Public
Tuition
$4,714
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
655
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
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$8,008
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
733
Human Resource Management 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 Human Resource Management program
- Recruitment, selection, and talent acquisition processes
- Compensation, benefits design, and payroll administration
- Training, development, and performance management systems
- Employment and labor law (Title VII, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO compliance)
- Labor relations, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution
- HR information systems (HRIS) and people analytics
- Organizational behavior, change management, and workforce planning
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and ethics
Where a Human Resource Management degree can lead
- Human Resources Manager
- HR Generalist
- Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Compensation & Benefits Analyst
- HR Business Partner
- Training & Development Specialist
Typical pay: BLS, 2024 median wage for human resources managers: $140,030 per year
A Human Resource Management (HRM) major builds on the business core (accounting, finance, management, business statistics) and adds an HR-specific sequence covering recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, employment law, labor relations, and HR analytics. Most programs are offered as a BBA or BS in Human Resource Management or as a management concentration, and many include an internship in an HR department or staffing firm.
Coursework emphasizes both the operational side of HR (payroll, benefits administration, HRIS systems, compliance with laws such as Title VII, the FLSA, the ADA, and FMLA) and the strategic side (workforce planning, organizational development, change management, and using people data to inform decisions). Graduates can start in generalist, recruiting, or HR coordinator roles and move into specialist tracks such as compensation, talent acquisition, employee relations, or HR business partner positions.
The major pairs naturally with study in employment law, organizational behavior, and analytics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $140,030 per year for that role; most HR management positions require at least a bachelor's degree, and professional certifications (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) are common for advancement.
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