by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #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 among the top schools in the country for animal science, placing at #19 out of 89 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 19 of 89 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in animal science at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in animal science.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Animal Science students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,937 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, animal science students accumulate a median of $23,162 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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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of animal science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of animal science 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 animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State University conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (96%).
South Dakota State University granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in dairy science in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 3 certificate degrees in animal science.
South Dakota State University is not currently ranked for animal science at the certificate level.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a certificate degree in animal science from South Dakota State University were women.
The majority of animal science certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University were 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 animal science.
| 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 |
South Dakota State University awarded 3 certificate degrees in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Animal Science | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Animal Science | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 1 |
