University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota · Public · 5,439 undergraduates
Of 45 programs with reported earnings, 43 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 115 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,921 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,942 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,202 |
| $110k and up | $22,193 |
| All families (average) | $19,858 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,025 | +$36,049 | clears the bar | $24,966 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,034 | +$9,058 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $57,591 | +$20,615 | clears the bar | $29,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $83,195 | +$46,219 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,518 | +$24,542 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,890 | +$27,914 | clears the bar | $20,824 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $109,366 | +$72,390 | clears the bar | $25,845 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,099 | +$21,123 | clears the bar | $21,843 | 1 yr |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $52,211 | +$15,235 | clears the bar | $25,850 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,993 | +$14,017 | clears the bar | $23,625 | 1.7 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $126,911 | +$89,935 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $72,528 | +$35,552 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,100 | +$15,124 | clears the bar | $23,625 | 1.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,179 | +$34,203 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,306 | +$13,330 | clears the bar | $21,125 | 1.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 45 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.