Computer Programming at Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls, SD · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southeast Technical College graduates in computer programming earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeast Technical College Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming 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 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
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| 36 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $52,618 | $46,336 | #48 | — |
| 37 | State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO | $50,755 | $54,420 | #35 | — |
| 38 | Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL | $49,154 | $52,318 | #37 | $39,098 |
| 39 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $48,859 | $52,592 | #36 | $53,874 |
| 40 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $48,758 | $42,794 | #51 | — |
| 41 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $48,409 | $49,218 | #38 | $32,074 |
| 42 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $47,886 | $48,686 | #39 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeast Technical College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,874 one year after graduating and $48,859 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeast Technical College rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Southeast Technical College ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Southeast Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for computer programming ($58,070), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.