Best Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Degrees in South Dakota by ROI
Colleges in South Dakota ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in South Dakota
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$223,760
Across South Dakota programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,880
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Southeast Technical College
Grad rate: 54.7% |
+$223,760 | $55,276 | $20,880 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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