Mathematics at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in mathematics earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 186 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $67,562 | $72,099 | #136 | — |
| 187 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH | $67,562 | $72,099 | #137 | — |
| 188 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $67,340 | $69,711 | #162 | — |
| 189 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $67,059 | $72,182 | #131 | $46,520 |
| 190 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $67,016 | $65,843 | #191 | — |
| 191 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $66,995 | $68,135 | #172 | — |
| 192 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $66,941 | $71,837 | #140 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,520 one year after graduating and $67,059 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #189 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,250.
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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.