Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,781
21st percentile (40th in SD)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern State University graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all finance and financial management services bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Dakota

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Dakota (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern State University$47,781
University of South Dakota$49,472$58,166$24,3200.49
National Median$53,590$23,3320.44

Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in South Dakota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Dakota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
$9,432$49,472$24,320

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northern State University, approximately 12% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.