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Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in South Dakota

South Dakota has 5 colleges offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 165 recent graduates. Graduates in South Dakota earn $38,821 on average within two years — 12% above the national average of $34,543, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

5
Schools in SD
$38,821
SD Avg. Earnings
$34,543
National Avg.
742
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Criminal Justice and Corrections in South Dakota

Public Schools (1)
$39,249
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (3)
$39,549
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $300 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in South Dakota, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Sioux Falls logo

University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $32,984
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 82.1%
#2
University of South Dakota logo

University of South Dakota

Vermillion, SD · Public

$39,249
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,109
Graduates: 75
Acceptance: 99.0%
#3
N

National American University-Rapid City

Rapid City, SD ·

$36,938
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,958
Graduates: 67
Acceptance: N/A
#4
Mount Marty University logo

Mount Marty University

Yankton, SD · Private

$39,729
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 48.1%
#5
Dakota Wesleyan University logo

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD · Private

$39,369
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 72.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in South Dakota?
University of Sioux Falls ranks #1 for Criminal Justice and Corrections in South Dakota with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state.
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates earn in South Dakota?
Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates in South Dakota earn an average of $38,821 within two years of graduation. This is 12% above the national average of $34,543 for this major.
What is the hardest Criminal Justice and Corrections school to get into in South Dakota?
Mount Marty University is the most selective Criminal Justice and Corrections program in South Dakota with an acceptance rate of 48.1%. The average acceptance rate across Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state is 75.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, private Criminal Justice and Corrections programs produce average earnings of $39,549 vs $39,249 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Dakota

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $74,576 Civil Engineering $59,824 Computer and Information Sciences, General $58,878 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $51,035 Finance and Financial Management Services $43,547 Accounting and Related Services $42,685 Human Resources Management and Services $42,613 Health and Medical Administrative Services $41,686
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.