by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how South Dakota State University stacks up against peers offering agricultural economics.
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South Dakota State University ranks competitively among schools offering agricultural economics. Specifically, it ranked #39 out of 82 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in agricultural economics.
Agricultural Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,074 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, agricultural economics students borrow a median amount of $22,557 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, 66% of agricultural economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The largest share of agricultural economics bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are 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 agricultural economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the agricultural economics majors at South Dakota State University.
The agricultural economics program at South Dakota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 29 |
South Dakota State University awarded 29 degrees in agribusiness/agricultural business operations in the most recent reporting year — 34% to women and 66% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (97%).