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Vermillion, South Dakota

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

54% vs. 41.9% national median

Graduation Rates for University of South Dakota
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	25% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	43% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	47% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of South Dakota. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of South Dakota is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,200 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending University of South Dakota
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$37,900 per year
after 7 years	$38,700 per year
after 8 years	$41,500 per year
after 9 years	$42,500 per year
after 10 years	$48,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of South Dakota students who are working and no longer in school is $48,200, which is 41% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$25,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

57%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$258 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

70% vs. 47% national average

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219471 IPEDS survey data for University of South Dakota.

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