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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Public · General
South Dakota State University is a public institution in Brookings, SD. With a 99% admission rate and 1,300 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 8,798 students, offers 42 programs with earnings data, and has a 59% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
99%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,300
Enrollment
8,798
Completion Rate
59%
Cost of Attendance
$22,761
In-State Tuition
$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,809
Programs
44
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 42 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($23K)
Showing 42 of 42 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,949 | $74,022 | $22,761 | 3.4x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,770 | $101,471 | $22,761 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,758 | $72,893 | $22,761 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,255 | $81,806 | $22,761 | 3.0x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,129 | $77,672 | $22,761 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,791 | $85,669 | $22,761 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Plant SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,787 | $67,485 | $22,761 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Agricultural Business and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,222 | $62,893 | $22,761 | 2.3x | |
| 9 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,781 | $47,334 | $22,761 | 2.2x | |
| 10 | Agricultural MechanizationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,492 | $71,449 | $22,761 | 2.1x | |
| 11 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,520 | $57,178 | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 12 | Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,770 | — | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,625 | $51,722 | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,123 | — | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 15 | Family and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,891 | $51,775 | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | Animal SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,844 | $56,528 | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,663 | $64,860 | $22,761 | 2.0x | |
| 18 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,904 | $52,826 | $22,761 | 1.9x | |
| 19 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,563 | $48,310 | $22,761 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,530 | $43,496 | $22,761 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | ArchitectureBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,781 | $61,118 | $22,761 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,019 | $53,427 | $22,761 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,236 | $45,610 | $22,761 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,795 | $50,823 | $22,761 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,483 | $47,857 | $22,761 | 1.7x |
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