All USD majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | — | $74,816 | — |
| Nursing | $71,758 | $73,025 | $28,644 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,265 | $68,556 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $64,069 | $25,000 |
| Health Sciences | $44,109 | $61,518 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $41,191 | $52,211 | $26,000 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $52,857 | $71,463 | $20,819 |
| Accounting | $57,234 | $71,179 | $25,793 |
| Finance | $49,472 | $70,100 | $24,320 |
| Business Administration | $47,107 | $64,890 | $22,950 |
| Marketing | $48,060 | $55,261 | $26,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,907 | $50,306 | $30,092 |
| History | $28,431 | $45,096 | $27,000 |
| English | $26,957 | $31,155 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,167 | $58,099 | $23,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $25,327 | $43,945 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $33,852 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $42,543 | $50,270 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $43,790 | $46,034 | $27,000 |
| Special Education | $46,439 | $45,415 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,792 | $52,100 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former USD students earn a median $51,926 ten years after starting college, more than 58% of South Dakota colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
USD majors questions
How many majors does USD offer?
University of South Dakota offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at USD?
Health Administration graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median $74,816 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings.
Which USD majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $31,155 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of South Dakota overview