Top Ranked Programs
University of South Dakota's program mix is anchored in health sciences and professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional mission as a comprehensive public university serving the Upper Midwest. Nursing is the largest program with 163 graduates, followed by Teacher Education, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration, and Biology, General. The dominant program family—Health—accounts for a substantial share of degrees, with Business representing 19% of graduates and Education representing 11%. The institution's strongest earnings outcomes cluster in health and applied professional fields. Nursing leads with median 4-year earnings of $73,025, followed by Accounting at $71,179 and Business Administration at $64,890. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General and Biology, General round out the highest-earning programs, with graduates earning $61,518 and $58,099 respectively. With 0 programs meeting Azimuth's ranking threshold among nonprofit four-year institutions and 1,285 students served annually, the university maintains scale in fields where four-year earnings reflect direct workforce pathways.