by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how South Dakota State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general agriculture.
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South Dakota State University is the top-ranked school in the United States for general agriculture. In particular, it placed #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in general agriculture.
General Agriculture students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University report a median salary of $51,282 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, general agriculture students accumulate a median of $20,000 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, 50% of general agriculture associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general agriculture associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 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 general 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 academic year available, 60% of general agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. About 98% 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 general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general agriculture majors at South Dakota State University.
This general agriculture program at South Dakota State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 82 |
South Dakota State University conferred 82 completions in agriculture, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (95%).