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Associate+7% vs national median283 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at South Dakota State University

Ranked 77th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,756
middle 50%: $24,781 – $48,703
Median · 5 years out
$50,096
middle 50%: $34,955 – $67,095
Median · 10 years out
$57,619
middle 50%: $41,695 – $73,075

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South Dakota State University's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $34,756 one year after graduating, rising to $57,619 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 77th of 509 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Paid off in
8.5 yrs
≈ $10,036 total interest

Same major at other universities

Roxbury Community College
$50,364 · 5 yrs out
Helena College University of Montana
$50,359 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$50,324 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Mont Alto
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$50,018 · 5 yrs out
Arapahoe Community College
$50,002 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
$49,982 · 5 yrs out
Gateway Community College
$49,972 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$49,855 · 5 yrs out
Nassau Community College
$49,848 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Dakota State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,496 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$148,262 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$142,581 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$113,950 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,841 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,794 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,697 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$93,240 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$90,181 · 5 yrs out

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