Public Administration and Social Service Professions at University of South Dakota
Ranked 19th of 180 master's programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (master's) graduates.
Graduates of University of South Dakota's master's program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $73,190 one year after graduating, rising to $99,460 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 33% above the national median of $65,401 for this field, ranking 19th of 180 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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