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Mathematics & Statistics at South Dakota State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics & Statistics at South Dakota State University
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.

Mathematics & Statistics earnings compared with all majors at South Dakota State University

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

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