Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 291 | University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI | $50,343 | $45,806 | #393 | $29,588 |
| 292 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $50,343 | $59,559 | #92 | $33,815 |
| 293 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $50,322 | $56,980 | #143 | $37,602 |
| 294 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $50,306 | $54,149 | #212 | $35,907 |
| 295 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $50,291 | $52,330 | #259 | $34,731 |
| 296 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $50,173 | $52,902 | #247 | $44,746 |
| 297 | Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA | $50,117 | $45,636 | #395 | $40,887 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,907 one year after graduating and $50,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), 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.