Physicists in South Dakota

Physicist Careers: Strong Earning Potential Driven by Innovation and Research

National Median: $155,680 | Job Growth: 5% | South Dakota Colleges: 50

Physicists Salary Progression

College	Type	Tuition	Median Earnings
Augustana University	Private Nonprofit	$40,160	$59,217
The Salon Professional Academy	Private For-Profit	—	$23,641
Black Hills State University	Public	$8,764	$46,674
Dakota State University	Public	$9,654	$50,970
Dakota Wesleyan University	Private Nonprofit	$33,790	$53,728
Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City	Private For-Profit	—	$29,547
Lake Area Technical College	Public	$6,718	$45,473
Mitchell Technical College	Public	$7,524	$50,743
Mount Marty University	Private Nonprofit	$34,600	$48,179
National American University-Rapid City	Private For-Profit	$16,065	$37,325
Kairos University	Private Nonprofit	$3,600	—
Northern State University	Public	$8,845	$47,618
Oglala Lakota College	Public	$2,684	$22,517
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital	Private Nonprofit	—	—
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology	Public	$10,500	$72,257
South Dakota State University	Public	$9,299	$55,070
Sinte Gleska University	Public	$4,714	$20,948
University of Sioux Falls	Private Nonprofit	$21,750	$54,521
Sanford Medical Center	Private Nonprofit	—	—
Sisseton Wahpeton College	Public	$4,330	$31,546
Southeast Technical College	Public	$7,650	$46,709
Stewart School	Private For-Profit	—	$31,843
University of South Dakota	Public	$9,432	$51,926
Western Dakota Technical College	Public	$8,294	$40,240
California Intercontinental University	Private For-Profit	—	—
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Bachelor's in Physics — 4 years, typical cost: $40,000-$200,000
Master's in Physics — 2 years, typical cost: $30,000-$150,000
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Physics — 4-7 years, typical cost: $0-$100,000 (often funded)

What is the salary for Physicists in South Dakota?

The national median salary for Physicists is $155,680. State-specific data may vary.

How many Physicists jobs are in South Dakota?

Nationally, there are 21,200 Physicists positions.

What colleges in South Dakota prepare you for a Physicists career?

There are 50 colleges in South Dakota that can prepare you for this career. Explore each to see relevant programs.

Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.