College ROI for Students in Dewey County, SD

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

Public In-State/yr

$17,625

Public Out-of-State/yr

$30,970

Private/yr

$44,231

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$70,500
Annual Earnings Premium$35,800
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$645,500

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$176,924
Annual Earnings Premium$41,170
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$646,476

About Dewey County, South Dakota

Dewey County in South Dakota has a median household income of $55,077 and a population of 5,275. 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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Other Counties in South Dakota

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.