Bachelor's36 grads tracked
Physics at University of South Dakota
Median · 1 year out
$65,986
middle 50%: $28,969 – $134,767
Median · 5 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Median · 10 years out
$122,926
middle 50%: $74,301 – $186,860
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Physics (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of University of South Dakota's bachelor's program in Physics earn a median $65,986 one year after graduating, rising to $122,926 by year ten. Figures are based on 36 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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
4.6 yrs
≈ $5,003 total interest
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