Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in health services/allied health/health sciences earn 0% 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 University of South Dakota Compares for Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
All 156 colleges reporting health services/allied health/health sciences 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 | Touro University New York, NY | $135,742 | $129,198 | #1 | $98,520 |
| 2 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $115,095 | $123,476 | #2 | — |
| 3 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $107,695 | $107,050 | #3 | $35,637 |
| 4 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $85,809 | $78,926 | #13 | $71,275 |
| 5 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $84,658 | $86,098 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $83,812 | $85,238 | #8 | — |
| 7 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $83,194 | $84,609 | #9 | — |
| 8 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $82,911 | $75,444 | #17 | — |
| 9 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $82,727 | $88,052 | #5 | — |
| 10 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $82,533 | $93,452 | #4 | $19,370 |
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| 62 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $62,364 | $66,552 | #41 | $30,581 |
| 63 | Carroll College Helena, MT | $62,284 | $68,035 | #35 | $30,457 |
| 64 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $61,834 | $65,197 | #49 | $52,998 |
| 65 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $61,518 | $66,218 | #45 | $44,109 |
| 66 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $61,434 | $58,683 | #78 | $50,436 |
| 67 | Husson University Bangor, ME | $61,215 | $65,055 | #50 | $40,361 |
| 68 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $61,190 | $55,091 | #105 | $32,962 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota health services/allied health/health sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,109 one year after graduating and $61,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for health services/allied health/health sciences?
Among 156 colleges reporting earnings for health services/allied health/health sciences graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health services/allied health/health sciences at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for health services/allied health/health sciences ($61,296), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,125.
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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.