Mathematics & Statistics at South Dakota State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University
Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at South Dakota State University
These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 513 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 34 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #318 of 513 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,656 |
| 2 years | $41,193 |
| 4 years | $48,395 |
| 5 years | $57,178 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from South Dakota State University report median earnings of $48,395, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from South Dakota State University is $18,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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