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 plant sciences.
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South Dakota State is in the top 10% of the country for plant sciences. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 71 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for plant sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in plant sciences in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,213 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,374 for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,690 for all plant sciences majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at South Dakota State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of plant sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 138 |
| General Agriculture | 75 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 62 |
| Agricultural Production | 20 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 18 |
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