Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · Southeast Technical College · Sioux Falls, SD

CIP 52.01

$37,383Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$49,039Median earnings 4 years after

$44,994Median earnings 5 years after

$18,750Median federal debt

60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Southeast Technical College earn a median of $37,383 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $18,750, about 50% of first-year earnings.

Other programs at Southeast Technical College

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Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$42,439
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Civil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$55,276
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$38,895
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$41,569

Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Southeast Technical College make?

The median salary is $37,383 one year after graduation and $44,994 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.