Law at University of South Dakota
What traits are you looking for in a school for Law, you may want to check out the program at University of South Dakota. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 law degrees were awarded at University of South Dakota.
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Studying Online at University of South Dakota
Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Of 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Law Rankings at University of South Dakota
Rankings can help you compare University of South Dakota’s Law program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 14 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #84 of 176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #148 of 184 |
Earnings for Law Graduates from University of South Dakota
Those who finish University of South Dakota’s Law program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,986 |
| 2 years | $52,941 |
| 3 years | $61,718 |
| 4 years | $67,978 |
| 5 years | $76,365 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Law graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $67,978, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Law Concentrations at University of South Dakota
The Law program at University of South Dakota offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 75 |
Top-Paying Careers for Law Graduates
Graduates of the Law program at University of South Dakota work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Law graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $137,571 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $132,226 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $93,794 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $84,793 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.