by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how South Dakota State ranks among other schools offering degrees in ag mech.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for ag mech list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in agricultural mechanization. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ag mech students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $47,492. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $58,929 for all ag mech students.
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 |
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All of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ag mech from South Dakota State in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 ag mech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its ag mech 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ag mech majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 133 |
| General Agriculture | 69 |
| Plant Sciences | 50 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 42 |
| Agricultural Production | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.