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Graduate Agriculture Programs at South Dakota State University

50 Graduate Degrees Awarded
3 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Here is an overview of the graduate program in agriculture at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

South Dakota State University Graduate Agriculture Rankings

#68 in the U.S.
#2 in South Dakota
#13 in the The Plains States Region

College Factual ranks South Dakota State University as a strong choice for agriculture, placing at #68 out of 558 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools 68 of 558
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in South Dakota 2 of 4
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools in the Plains States Region 13 of 76

Graduate Agriculture Degrees at South Dakota State University

The following degree levels are offered in agriculture at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 228
Associate’s 34
Certificate 3
Master’s 35
Doctoral 14
Graduate Certificate 1

Graduate Agriculture Majors at South Dakota State University

The agriculture field at South Dakota State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:

Major Annual Graduates
Animal Sciences 118
Agriculture, General 82
Plant Sciences 39
Agricultural Business and Management 29
Agricultural Mechanization 27
Agricultural Production Operations 7
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services 7
Food Science and Technology 6

South Dakota State University Agriculture Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 35 master’s degrees in agriculture.

Master’s Rankings

South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for agriculture at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota 1
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region 4
Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Master’s Degree Schools 27

Master’s Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 29% of agriculture master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Agriculture Master's degree grads The majority of agriculture master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 54% 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 master’s in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at South Dakota State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 0

South Dakota State University Agriculture Doctoral Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in agriculture.

Doctoral Rankings

South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for agriculture at the doctoral level.

Doctoral Student Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of agriculture doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Agriculture Doctoral degree grads The largest share of agriculture doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at South Dakota State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 0

South Dakota State University Agriculture Graduate Certificate Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University handed out 1 graduate certificate degree in agriculture.

Graduate Certificate Rankings

South Dakota State University is not yet ranked for agriculture at the graduate certificate level.

Graduate Certificate Student Diversity

All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in agriculture from South Dakota State University identified as women.

South Dakota State University gender breakdown of Agriculture Graduate Certificate degree grads The majority of agriculture graduate certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Roughly 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 graduate certificate in agriculture.

Ethnic diversity of Agriculture majors at South Dakota State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Undergraduate Study in Agriculture at South Dakota State University

Undergraduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Agriculture 228
Associate’s Degrees in Agriculture 34
Certificate Degrees in Agriculture 3

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