University of South Dakota Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at University of South Dakota
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of South Dakota's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of South Dakota to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for USD Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $50,440 |
Salary Score ™ for USD Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,500 | $41,570 | |
| Biology, General | $23,500 | $25,190 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26,000 | $37,900 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $22,160 | $34,350 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25,000 | $37,640 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $26,990 | $56,420 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $31,310 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $39,010 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $23,250 | $43,960 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,750 | $28,600 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $25,000 | $44,020 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $25,000 | $37,030 | |
| History | $27,000 | $26,740 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $35,270 | |
| Marketing | $24,640 | $37,420 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $31,830 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $26,000 | $33,280 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,000 | $33,140 | |
| Psychology, General | $25,000 | $29,930 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,990 | $57,320 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $27,000 | $39,800 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,000 | $37,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25,000 | $41,040 |
Salary Score ™ for USD Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $11,800 | $59,490 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $98,000 | $108,330 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,990 | $77,140 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,000 | $42,310 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $46,290 | $48,140 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $19,700 | $56,300 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $43,240 | |
| Human Services, General | $34,370 | $63,010 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $41,340 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $83,180 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $64,490 | |
| Social Work | $26,660 | $44,470 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $41,730 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $23,500 | $43,050 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $34,420 |
Salary Score ™ for USD Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $106,420 | |
| Law | $83,270 | $51,170 | |
| Medicine | $143,540 | $58,670 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $115,330 | $65,130 |
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