Public Administration

Master's degree · University of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD

CIP 44.04

$67,719Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$87,275Median earnings 4 years after

$79,272Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at University of South Dakota earn a median of $67,719 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056).

Other programs at University of South Dakota

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$76,293
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$69,059
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$64,308
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$62,430
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Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$59,356
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Public HealthMaster's degree$54,328
EconomicsBachelor's degree$52,857
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$49,472
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$49,294
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$48,320
MarketingBachelor's degree$48,060
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree$47,863
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$47,107
Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree$46,439

Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Administration graduates from University of South Dakota make?

The median salary is $67,719 one year after graduation and $79,272 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.