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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Public · General
University of South Dakota is a public institution in Vermillion, SD. With a 99% admission rate and 1,330 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,239 students, offers 25 programs with earnings data, and has a 59% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
99%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,330
Enrollment
5,239
Completion Rate
59%
Cost of Attendance
$23,544
In-State Tuition
$9,432
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,942
Programs
25
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 25 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 25 of 25 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,758 | $73,993 | $23,544 | 3.0x | |
| 2 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,265 | $61,969 | $23,544 | 2.6x | |
| 3 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,234 | $59,423 | $23,544 | 2.4x | |
| 4 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,857 | $74,965 | $23,544 | 2.2x | |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,472 | $69,362 | $23,544 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,060 | $64,279 | $23,544 | 2.0x | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,107 | $62,800 | $23,544 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,439 | $47,089 | $23,544 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,109 | $56,837 | $23,544 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,790 | $46,742 | $23,544 | 1.9x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,543 | $48,120 | $23,544 | 1.8x | |
| 12 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,191 | $45,559 | $23,544 | 1.7x | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,402 | $56,807 | $23,544 | 1.7x | |
| 14 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,907 | — | $23,544 | 1.5x | |
| 15 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,792 | $52,291 | $23,544 | 1.5x | |
| 16 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,852 | $28,318 | $23,544 | 1.4x | |
| 17 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,973 | $50,941 | $23,544 | 1.4x | |
| 18 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,696 | $51,388 | $23,544 | 1.3x | |
| 19 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,167 | $64,695 | $23,544 | 1.3x | |
| 20 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,431 | $44,104 | $23,544 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,957 | $44,704 | $23,544 | 1.1x | |
| 22 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,327 | $42,651 | $23,544 | 1.1x | |
| 23 | Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $50,213 | $23,544 | — | |
| 24 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $54,464 | $23,544 | — | |
| 25 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $70,113 | $23,544 | — |