South Dakota · Law

Best Law institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
75
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$129,500
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Law in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
7560%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
1,130
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$129,500
median $96,550
Best-paying metro
$134,800
Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Related careers

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$129,500 avg · 1,130 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in South Dakota.

How much do Lawyers earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in South Dakota is $129,500 (median $96,550), across about 1,130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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