Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at South Dakota State University
Ranked 174th of 256 bachelor's programs in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas earn a median $43,399 one year after graduating, rising to $59,286 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $55,879 for this field, ranking 174th of 256 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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