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 agriculture.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for agriculture majors, South Dakota State came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,717 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,083 for all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $20,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all agriculture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at South Dakota State University.
The agriculture program at South Dakota State awarded 24 associate's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
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, 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 associate's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The agriculture program at South Dakota State awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 98% of 2021 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 138 |
| Plant Sciences | 66 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 62 |
| Agricultural Production | 20 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 18 |
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