Best Master's Degree Programs at South Dakota State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at South Dakota State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$751,363
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,761
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 59.5% |
+$1,639,478 | $126,250 | $22,761 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 59.5% |
+$1,410,518 | $114,802 | $22,761 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 59.5% |
+$1,138 | $44,333 | $22,761 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 59.5% |
-$45,682 | $41,992 | $22,761 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.