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Family & Consumer Economics at South Dakota State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Family & Consumer Economics, consider the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota State University sits in Brookings, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 family & consumer economics degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.

Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Family & Consumer Economics Rankings at South Dakota State University

Use these rankings to compare South Dakota State University’s Family & Consumer Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#10 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#14 of 17

Earnings for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates from South Dakota State University

Students who complete South Dakota State University’s Family & Consumer Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,450
2 years	$38,072
3 years	$44,637
4 years	$45,377
5 years	$51,775

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Family & Consumer Economics graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $45,377, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Family & Consumer Economics graduates from South Dakota State University stands at $23,789.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Family & Consumer Economics graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Family & Consumer Economics graduates at South Dakota State University are 67% women (12) and 33% men (6).

Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 17 bachelor’s family & consumer economics degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17

Family & Consumer Economics Master’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 1 master’s family & consumer economics graduates at South Dakota State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Family & Consumer Economics master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Family & Consumer Economics Concentrations at South Dakota State University

This Family & Consumer Economics program at South Dakota State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Consumer Economics	17
Consumer Services & Advocacy	1

Best-Paid Careers for Family & Consumer Economics Graduates

Students who finish Family & Consumer Economics program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Family & Consumer Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,604
Personal Financial Advisors	$91,777
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

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.