South Dakota State University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at South Dakota State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of South Dakota State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at South Dakota State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for SDSU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $17,500 | $26,930 |
Salary Score ™ for SDSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $23,250 | $44,470 | |
| Agricultural Mechanization | $20,720 | $50,230 | |
| Agricultural Public Services | Not Reported | $41,010 | |
| Agriculture, General | $19,500 | $39,590 | |
| Animal Sciences | $20,500 | $40,560 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not Reported | $39,010 | |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Not Reported | $37,570 | |
| Biology, General | $26,100 | $32,210 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Civil Engineering | $26,940 | $58,940 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $28,500 | $57,770 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $25,970 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $28,500 | $58,000 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $24,160 | $54,950 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $25,750 | $35,740 | |
| Economics | $25,000 | $43,050 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $27,000 | $80,630 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $34,700 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $25,000 | $36,460 | |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | $22,000 | $38,560 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $21,500 | $39,910 | |
| History | $25,500 | $41,010 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Not Reported | $35,060 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,500 | $31,860 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $30,410 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,000 | $32,570 | |
| Mathematics | $23,130 | $40,900 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $23,130 | $62,600 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $22,030 | $32,930 | |
| Plant Sciences | $23,250 | $49,880 | |
| Political Science and Government | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Psychology, General | $21,500 | $29,690 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25,000 | $38,050 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $24,170 | $57,560 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $25,000 | $31,310 | |
| Sociology | $20,500 | $33,730 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,000 | $34,760 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,000 | $38,410 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $20,480 | $36,340 |
Salary Score ™ for SDSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Not Reported | $47,850 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $46,090 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $70,460 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $61,500 | $38,290 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $59,420 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Not Reported | $38,830 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $76,460 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $40,470 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Not Reported | $45,720 |
Salary Score ™ for SDSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $70,170 | $115,810 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $105,080 |
Most Recent Reviews
I felt that my degree program adequately prepared me to go on to a Master's degree concurrent with a dietetic internship in the area of nutrition and dietetics. The university offers a myriad of undergraduate and graduate majors. Tuition is cheap compared to most other universities nationwide located in an area with a cheap cost of living. However, there are steps SDSU could take to increase the diversity of the university. SDSU is also located in a smaller town, which would not be a good fit for those who... Read More
The school is small but the community is supportive. MS degrees are based on how well the advisor and student get along; therefore its very important to choose wisely and maintain open communication. SDSU did this well for me. If your looking for a small community with open professors than you will flourish at SDSU.