Political Science and Government at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$57,402
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$57,402
Political Science and Government
National Average
$48,829
All schools, same program
School Average
$54,786
All programs at South Dakota State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
21
Completers (IPEDS)
1,101
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$24,250
Median Debt
0.42
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$202/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$57,402
Median Earnings
Political Science and Government at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | $98,467 | $14,749 |
| Harvard University | $89,043 | — |
| University of Pennsylvania | $86,353 | $14,250 |
| Colgate University | $85,816 | $16,250 |
| Duke University | $84,950 | $14,016 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $84,924 | — |
| Dartmouth College | $84,898 | $17,500 |
| Swarthmore College | $80,009 | — |
| Williams College | $79,779 | $10,750 |
| Southern Methodist University | $79,400 | $19,500 |
Other Programs at South Dakota State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $129,350 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $121,977 | $53,543 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $104,596 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $91,422 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $89,959 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,691 | $46,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,562 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,660 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $67,561 | $23,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $67,472 | $26,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.