Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (Master's Degree) at South Dakota State University

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,526

Est. from national median (8 programs)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings	$9,299	$48,526*	—	—	—
Iowa State UniversityAmes	$10,497	$58,434*	—	—	—
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa	$11,900	$52,717*	$57,655	—	—
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston	$13,403	$49,757*	$48,715	—	—
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches	$10,600	$48,705*	—	—	—
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View	$11,299	$48,346*	$50,000	—	—
National Median	—	$48,526*	—	—	—

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with family and consumer sciences/human sciences graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Farm and Home Management Educators

Instruct and advise individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home management activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to advance agricultural and home management activities. May develop educational outreach programs. May instruct on either agricultural issues such as agricultural processes and techniques, pest management, and food safety, or on home management issues such as budgeting, nutrition, and child development.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South Dakota State University, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 8 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.