Social Work at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Master's Degree
University of South Dakota graduates in social work earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of South Dakota Compares for Social Work
All 279 colleges reporting social work 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 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $96,198 | $87,534 | #1 | $81,059 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $95,950 | $87,308 | #2 | $71,186 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $94,452 | $85,945 | #3 | $93,023 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $86,527 | $78,734 | #4 | — |
| 5 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $85,426 | $77,732 | #5 | $65,106 |
| 6 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $84,837 | $77,196 | #7 | $67,567 |
| 7 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $84,628 | $77,006 | #8 | $66,121 |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $84,100 | $76,525 | #9 | $65,967 |
| 9 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $82,395 | $74,974 | #14 | $66,873 |
| 10 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $81,505 | $74,164 | #15 | $64,193 |
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| 172 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $61,026 | $64,954 | #115 | $36,501 |
| 173 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $60,981 | $65,421 | #103 | $51,058 |
| 174 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $60,970 | $69,036 | #46 | $49,483 |
| 175 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $60,964 | $65,621 | #99 | — |
| 176 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $60,816 | $57,884 | #252 | $49,088 |
| 177 | Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | $60,816 | $61,832 | #192 | $42,977 |
| 178 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $60,757 | $57,828 | #253 | $52,840 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 social work graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for social work?
Among 279 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for social work ($65,123).
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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.