Biology at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in biology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 413 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $58,149 | $63,522 | #239 | $27,487 |
| 414 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $58,119 | $59,718 | #359 | $37,020 |
| 415 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $58,118 | $60,475 | #331 | $38,331 |
| 416 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,099 | $62,538 | #261 | $30,167 |
| 417 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $58,051 | $58,393 | #416 | $26,340 |
| 418 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $58,008 | $50,913 | #699 | $41,181 |
| 419 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $58,005 | $55,407 | #528 | $37,924 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,167 one year after graduating and $58,099 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #416 by median pay four years after graduation, and #261 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,843.
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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.