Hospitality Administration/Management at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in hospitality administration/management earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Hospitality Administration/Management
All 137 colleges reporting hospitality administration/management 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 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,289 | $106,876 | #1 | $77,803 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $84,375 | $80,308 | #3 | $40,637 |
| 3 | Boston University Boston, MA | $82,302 | $72,476 | #5 | $44,657 |
| 4 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $77,757 | $70,754 | #8 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $75,683 | $66,318 | #14 | $53,625 |
| 6 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $75,118 | $70,250 | #11 | $47,679 |
| 7 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $72,817 | $66,307 | #15 | $45,771 |
| 8 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $71,556 | $70,303 | #10 | $34,722 |
| 9 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ | $71,188 | $62,481 | #27 | $38,330 |
| 10 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ | $71,188 | $62,481 | #28 | $38,330 |
| … | |||||
| 132 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $42,085 | $45,163 | #132 | $27,752 |
| 133 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $41,679 | $39,670 | #137 | $29,391 |
| 134 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $41,515 | $47,123 | #123 | $28,310 |
| 135 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $40,969 | $44,099 | #133 | $32,512 |
| 136 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $39,391 | $45,598 | #130 | $27,878 |
| 137 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $38,420 | $40,893 | #135 | $34,656 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University hospitality administration/management graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,512 one year after graduating and $40,969 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for hospitality administration/management?
Among 137 colleges reporting earnings for hospitality administration/management graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is hospitality administration/management at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for hospitality administration/management ($56,726), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,769.
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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.