Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of Sioux Falls

University of Sioux Falls graduates from this business program start at $44,301—just below both the state and national medians for business administration degrees. More concerning, this places them in the 40th percentile among South Dakota's 13 business programs, trailing competitors like Augustana University ($50,516) and USD ($47,107) by $3,000 to $6,000 annually. The moderate debt load of $24,750 is actually lighter than both state and national averages, but the overall package still lags regional alternatives.

The 12% earnings bump to $49,565 by year four suggests steady career progression, though graduates remain behind their in-state peers at that mark as well. For families comparing South Dakota options, the lower debt here doesn't fully offset the earnings gap—especially when public universities like USD offer stronger starting salaries at similar or lower costs.

This program won't derail anyone's career, but South Dakota families have demonstrably stronger options for business degrees. Unless specific program features matter deeply to your student, the in-state competition offers better returns on roughly the same investment.