by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State University stacks up against peers offering family & consumer economics.
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South Dakota State University is a solid choice among schools offering family & consumer economics. In particular, it placed #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in family & consumer economics.
Family & Consumer Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,377 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, family & consumer economics graduates take on a median debt of $23,789 in student loans. This is lower than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Learn more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of family & consumer economics bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in family & consumer economics from South Dakota State University were men.
The largest share of family & consumer economics master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master’s in family & consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the family & consumer economics majors at South Dakota State University.
This family & consumer economics program at South Dakota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Consumer Economics | 17 |
| Consumer Services and Advocacy | 1 |
South Dakota State University conferred 17 degrees in consumer economics in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
South Dakota State University awarded 1 completion in consumer services and advocacy recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).