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 animal science.
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South Dakota State is in the top 10% of the country for animal science. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 76 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in animal science from South Dakota State. This makes it the #7 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in animal science in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of animal science students who receive their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State is $40,797. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,345 for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, animal science students borrow a median amount of $23,162 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,559 for all animal science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at South Dakota State University.
Of the 110 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in animal science from South Dakota State in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% 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 bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from South Dakota State in 2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% 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 master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 75 |
| Plant Sciences | 66 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 62 |
| Agricultural Production | 20 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 18 |
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