Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in entrepreneurial and small business operations earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
All 67 colleges reporting entrepreneurial and small business operations earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $132,903 | $117,035 | #2 | $74,446 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $125,955 | $124,053 | #1 | $67,900 |
| 3 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $99,722 | $102,466 | #3 | $64,211 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $97,085 | $92,014 | #4 | $64,061 |
| 5 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $91,828 | $82,675 | #9 | $50,614 |
| 6 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,851 | $83,616 | #8 | $55,039 |
| 7 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $86,363 | $87,806 | #6 | $59,052 |
| 8 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $85,574 | $91,083 | #5 | $37,950 |
| 9 | Elon University Elon, NC | $80,850 | $86,764 | #7 | $62,626 |
| 10 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $79,390 | $75,834 | #17 | $48,600 |
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| 40 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $58,787 | $61,014 | #41 | $27,828 |
| 41 | Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA | $58,540 | $61,577 | #39 | $49,099 |
| 42 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $58,246 | $62,506 | #36 | — |
| 43 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $57,725 | $62,135 | #37 | $43,904 |
| 44 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $57,689 | $54,908 | #49 | — |
| 45 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $56,895 | $56,554 | #46 | $52,185 |
| 46 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $56,553 | $59,629 | #44 | $42,908 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University entrepreneurial and small business operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,904 one year after graduating and $57,725 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for entrepreneurial and small business operations?
Among 67 colleges reporting earnings for entrepreneurial and small business operations graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is entrepreneurial and small business operations at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for entrepreneurial and small business operations ($61,027), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,312.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.