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2027 Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools in South Dakota

[Agricultural Mechanization](/majors/agriculture-ag-operations/agricultural-mechanization/agricultural-mechanization-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value agricultural mechanization schools.

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• Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools in South Dakota

2027 Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools in South Dakota

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the agricultural mechanization degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Schools

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Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD

$7,524 In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,730 Avg Student Debt

$50,743 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Mitchell Technical Institute, our #1 best value for agricultural mechanization in South Dakota. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,524. Agricultural Mechanization graduates carry a median of $12,730 in student loans. Agricultural Mechanization graduates of Mitchell Technical Institute earn a median of $55,301 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,730 median debt.

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

$9,299 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,000 Avg Student Debt

$55,070 Median Earnings (10yr)

South Dakota State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value agricultural mechanization schools. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Agricultural Mechanization graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, agricultural mechanization degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $47,492. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.