Human Services at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Master's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in human services earn 52% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Human Services
All 23 colleges reporting human services 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 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $86,703 | $93,327 | #1 | $74,147 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $69,886 | $61,542 | #9 | — |
| 3 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $69,886 | $61,542 | #10 | — |
| 4 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $69,262 | $62,358 | #8 | $57,109 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $66,186 | $65,027 | #4 | $48,311 |
| 6 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $63,698 | $64,781 | #5 | $50,514 |
| 7 | East Central University Ada, OK | $61,077 | $68,575 | #2 | $43,213 |
| 8 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $60,052 | $65,600 | #3 | $44,716 |
| 9 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $59,322 | $63,141 | #7 | $55,494 |
| 10 | Webster University Saint Louis, MO | $59,247 | $63,525 | #6 | $43,936 |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $123,612 | $120,429 | #141 of 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $109,366 | $76,293 | #243 of 861 |
| Public Administration | $87,275 | $67,719 | #52 of 243 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,964 | $62,430 | #250 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,032 | $64,308 | #188 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,804 | $43,001 | #137 of 285 |
| Social Work | $60,964 | — | #175 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,931 | $59,356 | #215 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $57,716 | $48,320 | #240 of 322 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $57,591 | $47,863 | #132 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,349 | $49,294 | #286 of 380 |
| Public Health | — | $54,328 | — |
| Music | — | $46,183 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota human services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,147 one year after graduating and $86,703 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for human services?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for human services graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is human services at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 52% more than the national median for human services ($57,050), and the median federal debt at graduation is $34,542.
← All data for University of South Dakota · 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.