You would borrow a median $18,875 — about $215 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $47,002 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 2.5 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Chadron State College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $18,875 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Chadron State College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $7,482 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings College Nebraska | D | $27,000 | $51,303 | 2.3 yrs |
| Peru State College Nebraska | F | $21,875 | $47,071 | 2.9 yrs |
| Midland University Nebraska | D | $26,134 | $52,163 | 2.1 yrs |
| University of Nebraska Kearney Nebraska | D | $19,500 | $50,105 | 1.8 yrs |
| Doane University Nebraska | D | $25,000 | $53,316 | 1.8 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.