Political Science and Government at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,330
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,330
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,769
All programs at University of South Dakota
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
26
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.59
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,330
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $98,467 | $14,749 |
| Harvard University | $89,043 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $86,353 | $14,250 |
| Colgate University | $85,816 | $16,250 |
| Duke University | $84,950 | $14,016 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $84,924 | — |
| Dartmouth College | $84,898 | $17,500 |
| Swarthmore College | $80,009 | — |
| Williams College | $79,779 | $10,750 |
| Southern Methodist University | $79,400 | $19,500 |
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.