Brookings, SD has one higher education school within its city limits. South Dakota State University has a total student population of 12,376. It is the 1603rd highest ranked school in the USA and the 7th highest in the state of South Dakota (#1 is Augustana College). Brookings lies in Brookings county, which is one of the 37 counties in South Dakota. The Eastern South Dakota nonmetropolitan area area has 123,140 total employed workers according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a 0.7% unemployment rate, $15.15/hr average worker wage, and a $31,510 average annual salary.
Of the schools in Brookings, only 1 has a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, South Dakota State University comes out as the most expensive ($11,748/yr).
Popular Bars in Brookings:| Name | State | Population | # of Schools | Avg School Rank | Total Programs | Distance from Brookings |
| Sioux Falls | SD | 160,938 | 10 | 21.3787 | 260 | 53.5 miles |
| Granite Falls | MN | - | 1 | 21.2455 | 72 | 70.7 miles |
| Mitchell | SD | - | 2 | 42.657 | 88 | 74.1 miles |
| Orange City | IA | - | 1 | 27.8622 | 68 | 97.5 miles |