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Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at South Dakota State University

288 Bachelor's Degrees
32 Master's Degrees
19 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in agriculture & agriculture operations.

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Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Rankings

South Dakota State is in the top 10% of the country for agriculture & agriculture operations. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 164 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate Degree Schools 3
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools 6
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools 14
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools 17

Popularity of Agriculture & Agriculture Operations at South Dakota State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 288 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 309 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from South Dakota State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations in 2022, making the school the #35 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations from South Dakota State Cost?

$9,299 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,773 $11,283
Fees $1,526 $1,526
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $9,562 $9,562
On Campus Other Expenses $4,683 $4,683

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The agriculture & agriculture operations program at South Dakota State awarded 288 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 graduates were in 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 & agriculture operations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 275
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 7

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online BS in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations?

South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.

South Dakota State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from South Dakota State. About 35% were men and 65% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 0

South Dakota State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Associate’s Program Diversity

Of the 24 students who earned an associate's degree in Agriculture & Agriculture Operations from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 79% were men and 21% were women.

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The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 & agriculture operations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 24
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

South Dakota State Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at South Dakota State University.

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors

Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 133
General Agriculture 69
Plant Sciences 50
Agricultural Economics & Business 42
Agricultural Production 21
Agricultural Mechanization 18
Food Science Technology 8
Horticulture 3
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 209
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 143
Mathematics & Statistics 84
Natural Resources & Conservation 75
Architecture & Related Services 46

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