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College ROI for Students in Meade County, SD

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

Public In-State/yr

$22,482

Public Out-of-State/yr

$39,505

Private/yr

$56,421

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$89,928
Annual Earnings Premium$45,666
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$823,392

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$225,684
Annual Earnings Premium$52,516
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$824,634

About Meade County, South Dakota

Meade County in South Dakota has a median household income of $70,256 and a population of 29,970. 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.