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 compares to other colleges that offer plant sciences.
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South Dakota State University is in the top 15% of the country for plant sciences. Specifically, it ranked #25 out of 61 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 17 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $58,296 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, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is lower than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Learn more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 82% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 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 bachelor’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 62% 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 master’s in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 doctoral in plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at South Dakota State University.
The plant sciences program at South Dakota State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 39 |
South Dakota State University conferred 39 completions in agronomy and crop science in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).