by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in animal science at South Dakota State University. Graduate degrees are awarded 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:
College Factual ranks South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for animal science, placing at #22 out of 91 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Schools | 22 of 91 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Animal Science Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in animal science at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Certificate | 3 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 18 master’s degrees in animal science.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for animal science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in South Dakota | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 |
| Best Animal Science Master’s Degree Schools | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 28% of animal science master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of animal science master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. Approximately 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 master’s in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University granted 11 master’s completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
South Dakota State University conferred 7 master’s completions in dairy science in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (86%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in animal science.
South Dakota State University has not been ranked for animal science at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of animal science doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of animal science doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 83% 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 animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University awarded 5 doctoral completions in animal sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
South Dakota State University granted 1 doctoral degree in dairy science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in animal science.
South Dakota State University is not currently ranked for animal science at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in animal science from South Dakota State University were women.
The majority of animal science graduate certificate degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 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 animal science.
| 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 |
South Dakota State University granted 1 graduate certificate degree in animal sciences, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science | 90 |
| Certificate Degrees in Animal Science | 3 |