Marketing at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in marketing earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Marketing
All 516 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $112,596 | $106,715 | #4 | $64,256 |
| 2 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $112,211 | $114,120 | #1 | $82,553 |
| 3 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $106,353 | $93,655 | #14 | $66,227 |
| 4 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $105,944 | $92,834 | #16 | $74,819 |
| 5 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $104,723 | $95,291 | #13 | $58,493 |
| 6 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $102,222 | $103,961 | #5 | $69,633 |
| 7 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $100,489 | $107,745 | #3 | $70,819 |
| 8 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $98,503 | $114,025 | #2 | $61,413 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $98,320 | $99,992 | #8 | $55,236 |
| 10 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $97,148 | $98,771 | #9 | $68,497 |
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| 455 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $55,339 | $52,671 | #488 | — |
| 456 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $55,330 | $58,200 | #441 | $42,972 |
| 457 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $55,280 | $56,204 | #463 | $33,516 |
| 458 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $55,261 | $59,483 | #424 | $48,060 |
| 459 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $55,252 | $58,809 | #435 | — |
| 460 | New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ | $54,983 | $48,258 | #507 | $38,728 |
| 461 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $54,858 | $57,704 | #447 | $52,313 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,060 one year after graduating and $55,261 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for marketing?
Among 516 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #458 by median pay four years after graduation, and #424 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for marketing ($69,303), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,488.
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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.