Bachelor's-2% vs national median280 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Dakota
Ranked 118th of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$42,686
middle 50%: $30,874 – $55,801
Median · 5 years out
$53,647
middle 50%: $39,048 – $73,872
Median · 10 years out
$66,438
middle 50%: $40,342 – $103,464
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from the University of South Dakota earn $43k in their first year. Median income reaches $54k by year five and $66k by year ten.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.5 yrs
≈ $8,545 total interest
Same major at other universities
Eastern Oregon University
$54,272 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$54,081 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$54,062 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Salem State University
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Cameron University
$53,647 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$53,455 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$53,429 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater College
$53,319 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$53,008 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University - Saint Paul
$52,989 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$52,916 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of South Dakota
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$232,751 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$136,818 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$116,358 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,450 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$95,189 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$89,791 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,516 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$87,051 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,134 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,134 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$77,249 · 5 yrs out