Child Development & Family Studies at Southeast Technical College
If you plan to study Child Development & Family Studies, take a look at what Southeast Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southeast Technical College is in Sioux Falls, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 child development & family studies degrees were granted at Southeast Technical College.
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Studying Online at Southeast Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southeast Technical College. Of 2,659 students, 519 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Child Development & Family Studies Rankings at Southeast Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southeast Technical College’s Child Development & Family Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 42 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 540 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 541 |
Earnings for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Students who complete Southeast Technical College’s Child Development & Family Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,981 |
| 2 years | $24,773 |
| 3 years | $28,651 |
| 4 years | $32,308 |
| 5 years | $35,563 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Child Development & Family Studies graduates from Southeast Technical College earn a median of $32,308, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Southeast Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Child Development & Family Studies graduates at Southeast Technical College are 100% women (16) and 0% men (0).
Child Development & Family Studies Associate’s Program at Southeast Technical College
Of the 16 associate’s child development & family studies degrees awarded at Southeast Technical College, 100% were women (16) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Child Development & Family Studies associate’s degree recipients at Southeast Technical College, lower than the national average of 63%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Family Studies Concentrations at Southeast Technical College
This Child Development & Family Studies program at Southeast Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Care Management | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Family Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Family Studies program at Southeast Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Child Development & Family Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Neuropsychologists | $83,690 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $75,358 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $73,521 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $69,957 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | $57,643 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.