Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,328
24th percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of South Dakota graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of South Dakota graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all public health masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Public Health masters's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of South Dakota$54,328
National Median$60,435

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.