Est. Earnings (1yr)
$34,337
Est. from SD median (3 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Political Science and Government bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Sioux Falls$34,337*
Augustana University$46,646*$51,831$27,0000.58
South Dakota State University$34,337*$57,402$25,0000.73
University of South Dakota$31,973*$44,330$26,0000.81
National Median$35,627*$23,5000.66
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Political Science and Government Programs in South Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Augustana University
Sioux Falls
$39,190$46,646$27,000
South Dakota State University
Brookings
$9,299$34,337$25,000
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
$9,432$31,973$26,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Sioux Falls, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in SD. Actual outcomes may vary.