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Plant Sciences at South Dakota State University

36 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
The Plant Sciences major is part of the agriculture & agriculture operations program at South Dakota State University.

Here, 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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Plant Sciences Degrees Available at South Dakota State

South Dakota State Plant Sciences Rankings

South Dakota State was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for plant sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Plant Sciences Schools 9
Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 9

Popularity of Plant Sciences at South Dakota State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in plant sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Plant Sciences Graduates from South Dakota State Make?

$58,787 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Plant Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Plant Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,787 a year. This is higher than $42,787, which is the national median for all plant sciences bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Plant Sciences from South Dakota State Cost?

$9,299 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

South Dakota State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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

Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.

South Dakota State Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 81% were men and 19% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 plant sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 32
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 2

Does South Dakota State Offer an Online BS in Plant Sciences?

South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its plant sciences 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.

South Dakota State Plant Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in plant sciences from South Dakota State. About 63% were men and 38% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 0

Plant Sciences Student Diversity at South Dakota State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the plant sciences majors at South Dakota State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Animal Science 133
General Agriculture 69
Agricultural Economics & Business 42
Agricultural Production 21
Agricultural Mechanization 18

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