Public Administration at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in public administration earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 49 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $87,606 | $93,489 | #23 | $66,131 |
| 50 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #137 | $66,770 |
| 51 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $87,309 | $76,630 | #138 | $66,770 |
| 52 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $87,275 | $93,942 | #21 | $67,719 |
| 53 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $87,234 | $93,092 | #24 | — |
| 54 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $87,075 | $82,527 | #83 | $58,390 |
| 55 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $86,879 | $78,219 | #115 | $65,364 |
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 |
| Human Services | $86,703 | $74,147 | #1 of 23 |
| 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 public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $67,719 one year after graduating and $87,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408).
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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.