Medicine at University of South Dakota
If you plan to study Medicine, consider the program at University of South Dakota. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Dakota is located in Vermillion, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 medicine degrees were awarded at University of South Dakota.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Dakota
Online coursework is an option at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at University of South Dakota
Use these rankings to compare University of South Dakota’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #65 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from University of South Dakota
Students who complete University of South Dakota’s Medicine program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,011 |
| 2 years | $57,860 |
| 3 years | $68,011 |
| 4 years | $122,301 |
| 5 years | $221,069 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from University of South Dakota earn a median of $122,301, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 104% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at University of South Dakota
This Medicine program at University of South Dakota includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 60 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Those who complete Medicine program at University of South Dakota go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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