# University of South Dakota: English (bachelor's)

Vermillion, SD. IPEDS 219471, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-dakota/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,957
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $31,155 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in SD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$17,793

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $31,155 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,921 | $63,265 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $15,942 | $67,594 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $18,540 | $78,610 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $21,202 | $89,896 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $22,193 | $94,098 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## English at SD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota State University | $50,335 | $25,200 | $19,841 | 62% |
| University of South Dakota | $31,155 | $26,000 | $19,858 | 60% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $51,050 SD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported metro, not reported SD, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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