Dakota State University
Madison, South Dakota · Public · 2,071 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,317 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,792 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,165 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,601 |
| $110k and up | $23,269 |
| All families (average) | $21,057 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $78,637 | +$41,661 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $85,696 | +$48,720 | clears the bar | $20,059 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $137,285 | +$100,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $42,513 | +$5,537 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.9 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $46,095 | +$9,119 | clears the bar | $27,625 | 3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $48,997 | +$12,021 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,841 | +$32,865 | clears the bar | $20,508 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $41,119 | +$4,143 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 6.2 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $56,991 | +$20,015 | clears the bar | $19,343 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $57,912 | +$20,936 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $49,821 | +$12,845 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.