Political Science and Government at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in political science and government earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government 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 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
| … | |||||
| 112 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $71,111 | $64,753 | #197 | $41,684 |
| 113 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $71,022 | $64,625 | #199 | $40,460 |
| 114 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $70,877 | $73,372 | #77 | $39,842 |
| 115 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $70,727 | $76,130 | #61 | $34,337 |
| 116 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $70,711 | $67,017 | #157 | $38,317 |
| 117 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $70,689 | $75,436 | #65 | $30,187 |
| 118 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $70,434 | $74,968 | #70 | $31,574 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,337 one year after graduating and $70,727 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.