You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $53,728 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.9 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.
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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. Dakota Wesleyan University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $14,208 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota South Dakota | D | $23,592 | $51,926 | 1.9 yrs |
| Dakota State University South Dakota | D | $23,500 | $50,970 | 2.1 yrs |
| University of Sioux Falls South Dakota | C | $23,249 | $54,521 | 1.6 yrs |
| South Dakota State University South Dakota | C | $23,250 | $55,070 | 1.5 yrs |
| Augustana University South Dakota | C | $25,000 | $59,217 | 1.3 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.