by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University highly for plant sciences, coming in at #26 out of 67 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 26 of 67 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 2 |
| Best Plant Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 12 |
The following degree levels are offered in plant sciences at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in plant sciences.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for plant sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Plant Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $58,296 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University, plant sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,125 in student loans. This is lower than $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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Among recent graduates, 82% of plant sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University granted 17 bachelor’s degrees in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Plant Sciences | 6 |
