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College ROI for Students in Brookings County, SD

Is college worth it in Brookings County? Here's the financial analysis.

Public In-State/yr

$20,620

Public Out-of-State/yr

$36,234

Private/yr

$51,749

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$82,480
Annual Earnings Premium$41,885
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$755,220

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$206,996
Annual Earnings Premium$48,168
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$756,359

About Brookings County, South Dakota

Brookings County in South Dakota has a median household income of $64,438 and a population of 34,631. The college earnings premium in this region makes a public university degree pay back in approximately 2 years.

These estimates use regional cost and earnings data. Actual ROI varies enormously by major, institution, completion rate, and career path. Our Monte Carlo simulation models degree-specific outcomes, student loan scenarios, and alternative investment paths.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: NCES IPEDS, College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates based on regional data. This is not financial advice.