Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
All 29 colleges reporting pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $143,049 | $145,439 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $142,985 | $125,913 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $136,840 | $130,243 | #5 | — |
| 4 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $134,329 | $155,496 | #1 | — |
| 5 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $131,134 | $119,317 | #11 | $63,776 |
| 6 | Western New England University Springfield, MA | $129,138 | $113,720 | #13 | — |
| 7 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $125,384 | $130,169 | #6 | — |
| 8 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $125,175 | $129,685 | #7 | — |
| 9 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $122,633 | $124,719 | #9 | $57,889 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $122,474 | $110,266 | #14 | — |
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| 12 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $122,474 | $110,266 | #16 | — |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $122,474 | $110,266 | #17 | — |
| 14 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $122,474 | $110,266 | #18 | — |
| 15 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $122,169 | $131,502 | #4 | — |
| 16 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $121,958 | $124,032 | #10 | — |
| 17 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $119,888 | $136,083 | #3 | — |
| 18 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $106,593 | $116,441 | #12 | — |
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Credentials at South Dakota State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional Degree | — | $132,655 | — |
Other Majors at South Dakota State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduates make?
Graduates earn $122,169 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and administration ($116,539), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for South Dakota State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.