The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
While liberal arts colleges are few and far between, students can find quality academic programs and a thriving social scene at South Dakota State University, the state’s largest institution. The oldest university in South Dakota, the University of South Dakota, was established in 1862, 27 years before South Dakota officially became a state. It’s also home to the only medical school and law school in the state. The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology boasts one of the nation’s best engineering programs and one of the highest starting salary averages for graduates.
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:11.1 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$33,995
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $5,006
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:87%
Graduation rate:62%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
#2 in South Dakota|#446 in Political Science nationally
The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Payback:18.9 years
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Earnings:$30,409
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPlus: - $9,296
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Admission rate:87%
Graduation rate:58%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.
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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in South Dakota?
Years
10.3 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in poli sci/government in South Dakota is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 10.3 years.
How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in poli sci/government earn in South Dakota?
Salary
$36,481
The median bachelor's degree in poli sci/government graduate earns $36,481 3 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government cost in South Dakota?
Net cost
$19,722
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in poli sci/government is $19,722. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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