Social Work

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

CIP 44.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$60,964Median earnings 4 years after

$56,255Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of South Dakota earn a median of $45,413. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737).

Other programs at University of South Dakota

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree$120,429
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$98,893
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$76,293
Human Services, GeneralMaster's degree$74,147
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,758
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree$69,059
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$67,719
Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$64,308
Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree$62,430
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree$61,265
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$59,356
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$57,234
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

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of South Dakota make?

The median salary is $45,413 and $56,255 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.