University of South Dakota
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 269(↓6) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: USD
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Ms. Sheila Gestring (President)
Website: https://www.usd.edu/； Phone: 6056586200
Location: 414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390
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University of South Dakota Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $9,432  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $12,942 |
| Room and Board | $8,224 | Under Students | 6,987 |
| Graduation Rate | 41.6% | Retension Rate | 77.3% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 14:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 36:64 |
| Graduation Salary | $32,441 - $122,301 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Missouri Valley Conference - The Summit League（Football、Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota Important Facts Trends
University of South Dakota Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
University of South Dakota degrees/majors
University of South Dakota major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2022 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $48,244 | ||||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | $50,023-$51,576 | ||||
| Audiology/Audiologist. | $50,023-$51,576 | ||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. | $54,943 | ||||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. | $58,275 | ||||
| Physician Assistant. | $114,893 | ||||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. | - | ||||
| Medicine. | $122,301 | ||||
| Medical Science/Scientist. | - | ||||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. | $43,948 | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Social Work. | $43,948 | ||||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine. | - | ||||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist. | $68,879-$71,353 | ||||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $68,879-$71,353 | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $58,204-$67,147 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $53,798-$95,269 | ||||
| Organizational Leadership. | $53,798-$95,269 | ||||
| Accounting. | $49,319-$74,682 | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | - | ||||
| Finance, General. | $58,166 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | - | ||||
| Business Statistics. | - | ||||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $46,630 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | - | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $71,614-$111,872 | ||||
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | - | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | $39,798-$47,307 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $41,250 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $41,250 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education. | $44,606 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education. | $44,606 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education. | $44,606 | ||||
| History Teacher Education. | $44,606 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $47,040 | ||||
| Counseling Psychology. | $50,530 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $54,135 | ||||
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | $54,135 | ||||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $67,978 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $45,965 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies. | $45,965 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design. | - | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $35,154 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | $32,441 | ||||
| Music, General. | - | ||||
| Music Performance, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | ||||
| Economics, General. | $62,502 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $44,330 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | $69,744 | ||||
| Public Administration. | $73,463 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $47,981 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | ||||
| International/Globalization Studies. | - | ||||
| Sustainability Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | - | ||||
| Physics, General. | - | ||||
| Materials Chemistry. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $38,188 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $37,211 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Native American Studies. | - |
University of South Dakota Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Law School# 122(↑11)-
- Trial Advocacy# 47(↑20)
- Environmental Law# 118(↑26)
- Business/Corporate Law# 140(↑20)
- Contracts Law# 144(↓10)
- Criminal Law# 149(↑7)
- Tax Law# 149(↓2)
- Constitutional Law# 158(↓5)
- Intellectual Property Law# 187(↓2)
- Clinical Training# 187(↓11)
- International Law# -(↓159)
- Health Care Law# -(↓174)
- Legal Writing# -(↓178)
- Education School# 133(↑5)
- Business School# 135(↓33)
- Public Affairs# 182(↓25)
- Fine Arts# 220(↓73)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 78(↑)
- Medical School (Research)# 84(↑)
- Health Specialty+
- Engineering School+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
University of South Dakota Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 95 | 143 |
| Football | 116 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 30 | 47 |
| Soccer | - | 38 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 8 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Tennis | - | 12 |
| Other Sports | - | 12 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 87 | 119 |
| Football | 113 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | 49 |
| Soccer | - | 34 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 25 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Other Sports | - | 11 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 93 | 194 |
| Football | 112 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 34 | 42 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 |
| Soccer | - | 30 |
| Softball | - | 23 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Other Sports | - | 12 |
| Tennis | - | 9 |
