Business & Commerce at Southeast Technical College
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, consider the program at Southeast Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Technical College is in Sioux Falls, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 88 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Southeast Technical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeast Technical College
Distance learning is available at Southeast Technical College. Among 2,659 students, 519 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Southeast Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Southeast Technical College’s Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #366 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Graduates of Southeast Technical College’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,984 |
| 2 years | $33,741 |
| 3 years | $35,301 |
| 4 years | $38,220 |
| 5 years | $44,994 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Southeast Technical College take home a median $38,220, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Southeast Technical College is $20,875.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business & Commerce graduates at Southeast Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Southeast Technical College are 65% women (57) and 35% men (31).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Southeast Technical College
Of the 88 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Southeast Technical College, 65% were women (57) and 35% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 20% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Technical College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Southeast Technical College
This Business & Commerce program at Southeast Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 88 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at Southeast Technical College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.