Medicine at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · First Professional Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in medicine earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine 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 Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $127,913 | $133,100 | #30 | $66,876 |
| 33 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $127,872 | $137,106 | #24 | $63,219 |
| 34 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $127,725 | $131,240 | #31 | $66,995 |
| 35 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $126,911 | $136,607 | #25 | — |
| 36 | New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY | $126,613 | $120,509 | #50 | $69,106 |
| 37 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $126,607 | $115,204 | #57 | — |
| 38 | Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | $125,346 | $129,759 | #36 | $64,906 |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $83,195 | — | #141 of 174 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,528 | — | #61 of 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn $126,911 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #25 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for medicine ($112,460).
← 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.