Associate's Degree
English Language and Literature, General at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota · See English Language and Literature, General nationally
Poor return
$-37,533 over 10 years
For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at South Dakota State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's | $46,053 | $23,000 | -78% | Poor return |
English Language and Literature, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $55,878 | — | +1,693% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $64,875 | — | +1,658% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $63,144 | $13,000 | +975% | Strong return |
| 4 | CUNY City College New York, NY | Associate's | $56,288 | $11,878 | +850% | Strong return |
| 5 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $54,941 | $7,000 | +809% | Strong return |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | Associate's | $73,619 | — | +736% | Strong return |
| 7 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $53,181 | $9,319 | +735% | Strong return |
| 8 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | Associate's | $58,175 | $19,044 | +628% | Strong return |
| 9 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $52,636 | $13,533 | +601% | Strong return |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Associate's | $90,619 | $17,000 | +599% | Strong return |
Other majors at South Dakota State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $101,471 | $21,500 | +1,088% | Strong return |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $138,305 | — | +1,076% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $85,669 | $27,000 | +721% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $120,458 | $53,543 | +663% | Strong return |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's | $81,806 | $26,500 | +646% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $77,672 | $23,250 | +579% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's | $74,022 | $21,185 | +512% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,893 | $23,500 | +478% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.