Earnings Distribution
How University of South Dakota graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota | $74,147 | $69,744 | -6% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | $58,285 | $53,685 | -8% |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $48,311 | $52,626 | +9% |
| Post University | $57,109 | $51,140 | -10% |
| Lincoln University | $50,514 | $50,846 | +1% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Human Services masters's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of South DakotaVermillion | $9,432 | $74,147 | $69,744 | — | — |
 Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul | $25,000 | $58,285 | $53,685 | — | — |
 Post UniversityWaterbury | $17,100 | $57,109 | $51,140 | — | — |
 University of South FloridaTampa | $6,410 | $55,494 | — | — | — |
 Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest | $36,258 | $53,541 | — | — | — |
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $52,083 | $45,552 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $48,476 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with human services graduates
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 South Dakota, approximately 18% 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.