by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University as a strong choice for agriculture, placing at #66 out of 434 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in agriculture at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 228 |
| Associate’s | 34 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The agriculture field at South Dakota State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 228 bachelor’s degrees in agriculture.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University report a median salary of $52,085 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, agriculture graduates take on a median debt of $22,169 in student loans. This is below $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 97% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University conferred 34 associate’s degrees in agriculture.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of agriculture associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of agriculture associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 91% of graduates 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 associate’s in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 3 certificate degrees in agriculture.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for agriculture at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University identified as women.
The largest share of agriculture certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 100% of graduates 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 certificate in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Agriculture | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Agriculture | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Agriculture | 1 |
