Associate's Degree
Hospitality Administration/Management at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota · See Hospitality Administration/Management nationally
Break-even
+$24,662 over 10 years
For graduates of Hospitality Administration/Management at South Dakota State University.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate's | $52,337 | $24,769 | +51% | Break-even |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Hospitality Administration/Management at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Associate's | $98,785 | $13,086 | +765% | Strong return |
| 2 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $67,022 | — | +700% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | Associate's | $62,071 | $18,579 | +572% | Strong return |
| 4 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | Associate's | $72,901 | $22,850 | +535% | Strong return |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | Associate's | $93,149 | $19,250 | +501% | Strong return |
| 6 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Associate's | $67,259 | $21,500 | +384% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Mississippi University, MS | Associate's | $61,488 | $25,000 | +361% | Strong return |
| 8 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | Associate's | $59,040 | $27,000 | +345% | Strong return |
| 9 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | Associate's | $67,985 | $19,750 | +309% | Strong return |
| 10 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | Associate's | $62,181 | — | +303% | 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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Hospitality Administration/Management at South Dakota State University
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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.