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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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 |
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Best Plant Sciences Schools | 9 |
Best Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
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.
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.
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 | |
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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 |
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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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 32 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
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.
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.
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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 0 |
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 |
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Animal Science | 133 |
General Agriculture | 69 |
Agricultural Economics & Business | 42 |
Agricultural Production | 21 |
Agricultural Mechanization | 18 |
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