Chemistry at University of South Dakota
Ranked 196th of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Chemistry (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of South Dakota's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $31,679 one year after graduating, rising to $104,958 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 196th of 293 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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