History at University of South Dakota
If you are interested in studying History, you may want to check out the program at University of South Dakota. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
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Studying Online at University of South Dakota
Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for History Graduates from University of South Dakota
Graduates of University of South Dakota’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $32,622 |
| 4 years | $37,211 |
| 5 years | $44,104 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, History graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $37,211, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from University of South Dakota comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Students who finish History program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for History graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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