Universities/SD/Dakota State University

Dakota State University

Madison, SD ยท Public ยท 2,071 students

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$51k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
88%Acceptance Rate
51%Graduation Rate
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Is Dakota State University worth it?
โœ… Excellent ROI
$98,616 total cost vs $779,652 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $9,654/year
Your intended major
$58,166/yr starting โ†’ $82,915/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$38,616
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$98,616

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1โ€“2 (starting salary)$116,332
Years 3โ€“10 (mid-career salary)$663,320
Total 10-yr Earnings$779,652

Key Numbers

$681,036
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
1.7 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+47%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
๐Ÿ“Š Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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