Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$196,771
Across South Dakota programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,444
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
South Dakota State University
Grad rate: 59.5% |
-$144,629 | $41,042 | $22,761 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern State University
Grad rate: 51.5% |
-$165,067 | $39,845 | $22,223 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Black Hills State University
Grad rate: 41.5% |
-$196,532 | $38,062 | $21,343 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Augustana University
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$231,199 | $42,736 | $53,169 | $24,625 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Sioux Falls
Grad rate: 59.9% |
-$246,429 | $37,854 | $32,728 | $24,146 | 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.
Find Best Health and Physical Education/Fitness Degrees by State
Browse Health and Physical Education/Fitness programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.