Law at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota • First Professional
Median Earnings
$67,978
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$67,978
Law
National Average
$92,193
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,769
All programs at University of South Dakota
Program Details
First Professional
Credential Level
51
Completers (IPEDS)
218
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$67,978
Median Earnings
Law at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $280,926 | $198,924 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $261,434 | $171,488 |
| University of Chicago | $256,407 | $188,691 |
| Stanford University | $247,989 | $153,302 |
| Harvard University | $233,589 | $93,235 |
| New York University | $230,197 | — |
| Northwestern University | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $221,601 | $178,812 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $182,943 | $155,891 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $176,085 | $132,524 |
Other Programs at University of South Dakota
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $122,301 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $114,893 | $112,617 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $111,872 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $95,269 | $25,845 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,682 | — |
| Public Administration | $73,463 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,614 | $18,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,353 | — |
| Human Services, General | $69,744 | $34,542 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $68,879 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.