by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in consumer economics.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for consumer economics list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Family & Consumer Economics Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in family & consumer economics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in consumer economics from South Dakota State. This makes it the #5 most popular school for consumer economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Consumer Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,891 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,141 for all consumer economics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a bachelor's degree in consumer economics from South Dakota State. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in 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 consumer economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its consumer economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in consumer economics from South Dakota State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the consumer economics majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 67 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 40 |
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 6 |
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