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2026 Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools in South Dakota

1 Colleges in the United States
18 Family & Consumer Economics Degrees Awarded
$44,891 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family & Consumer Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for family & consumer economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Family & Consumer Economics in South Dakota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall family & consumer economics education in South Dakota.

Top Schools in Family & Consumer Economics

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Leading the list is South Dakota State University, our #1 school for family & consumer economics. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. South Dakota State University awarded about 18 family & consumer economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family & consumer economics degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $44,891. Students borrow a median of $23,789 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family & consumer economics from South Dakota State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 1 school evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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