by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in plant sciences at South Dakota State University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’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 #29 out of 71 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Schools | 29 of 71 |
| 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 16 master’s degrees in plant sciences.
South Dakota State University holds a strong position among schools offering plant sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Plant Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of plant sciences master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of plant sciences master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 62% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University awarded 16 master’s completions in agronomy and crop science in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in plant sciences.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for plant sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of plant sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of plant sciences doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 67% 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 plant sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University granted 6 doctoral completions in agronomy and crop science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (67%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at South Dakota State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Plant Sciences | 17 |