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College ROI for Students in Union County, SD

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

Public In-State/yr

$26,252

Public Out-of-State/yr

$46,129

Private/yr

$65,881

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$105,008
Annual Earnings Premium$53,323
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$961,452

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$263,524
Annual Earnings Premium$61,321
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$962,905

About Union County, South Dakota

Union County in South Dakota has a median household income of $82,036 and a population of 16,700. 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.