Northern State University

📍 Aberdeen, SD  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 2.5 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$242,460

10-yr Median Salary $47,618

Grad Rate 48.9%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$8,845

Out-of-State: $11,947

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$47,618

6-yr median: $41,536

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Median Graduate Debt

$22,320

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

48.9%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 2.5 years

$22,320 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$242,460

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 1,273 students.