by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 8 schools in South Dakota, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
South Dakota State University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for master’s degrees in South Dakota for overall quality. South Dakota State is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota.
South Dakota State University has the honor of being ranked #1 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list. USD is a medium-sized public school situated in Vermillion, South Dakota.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Dakota is ranked #2 for quality in the state of South Dakota.
A rank of #3 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list means Dakota State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Dakota State is located in Madison, South Dakota and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Dakota State University has the honor of being ranked #4 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mount Marty University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list. Mount Marty is located in Yankton, South Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mount Marty University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of South Dakota.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern State University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list. Aberdeen, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of South Dakota.
Black Hills State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list. BHSU is a public institution located in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Black Hills State University has the honor of being ranked #9 in South Dakota for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Sioux Falls came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota ranking. University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is University of Sioux Falls a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in South Dakota for overall quality.
Augustana University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Dakota list. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Augustana University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of South Dakota.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
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