by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University as a strong choice for child development & family studies, coming in at #72 out of 423 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for child development & family studies at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Associate’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in child development & family studies.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for child development & family studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Child Development & Family Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,526 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, child development & family studies graduates take on a median debt of $24,500 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of child development & family studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of child development & family studies bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 88% 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 child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State University awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in human development and family studies, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 5 associate’s degrees in child development & family studies.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for child development & family studies at the associate’s level.
Every one of the 5 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in child development & family studies from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of child development & family studies associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 60% 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 associate’s in child development & family studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State University granted 5 associate’s degrees in human development and family studies, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Child Development & Family Studies | 1 |
