by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ae.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in ae from South Dakota State. This makes it the #17 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in ae in 2021, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
AE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,007 a year. This is higher than $59,306, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at South Dakota State University.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ae from South Dakota State in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in ae from South Dakota State. About 67% were men and 33% 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 ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 80 |
| Civil Engineering | 45 |
| Electrical Engineering | 36 |
| General Engineering | 6 |
| Biological Engineering | 1 |
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