Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in family and consumer economics and related studies earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
All 19 colleges reporting family and consumer economics and related studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $78,435 | $79,745 | #2 | $53,997 |
| 2 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $74,381 | $79,752 | #1 | $50,614 |
| 3 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $74,107 | $76,716 | #3 | $48,620 |
| 4 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $69,027 | $65,421 | #8 | — |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $67,018 | $71,518 | #5 | $46,474 |
| 6 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $65,674 | $74,546 | #4 | $41,201 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $63,996 | $69,909 | #6 | $43,014 |
| 8 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $62,341 | $65,575 | #7 | — |
| 9 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $56,132 | $60,420 | #9 | $44,891 |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $53,055 | $50,679 | #13 | $39,081 |
| 11 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $50,074 | $51,452 | #10 | $36,280 |
| 12 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $50,074 | $51,452 | #11 | $36,280 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University family and consumer economics and related studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,891 one year after graduating and $56,132 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for family and consumer economics and related studies?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for family and consumer economics and related studies graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is family and consumer economics and related studies at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for family and consumer economics and related studies ($53,262), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,852.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.