South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota · Public · 9,198 undergraduates
All 54 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Dakota high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 152 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,266 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,248 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,073 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,706 |
| $110k and up | $21,886 |
| All families (average) | $19,841 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,932 | +$40,956 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Animal Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $53,784 | +$16,808 | clears the bar | $21,349 | 1.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $87,704 | +$50,728 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,446 | +$17,470 | clears the bar | $25,875 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $45,123 | +$8,147 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $132,655 | +$95,679 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,210 | +$13,234 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,438 | +$8,462 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $122,169 | +$85,193 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $46,487 | +$9,511 | clears the bar | $22,562 | 2.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,934 | +$6,958 | clears the bar | $24,313 | 3.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $50,076 | +$13,100 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,400 | +$19,424 | clears the bar | $24,068 | 1.2 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,132 | +$24,156 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $109,395 | +$72,419 | clears the bar | $46,000 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 54 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.