2027 Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools in South Dakota

Agricultural Mechanization degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

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

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• Best Agricultural Mechanization Schools in South Dakota

Best Schools for Agricultural Mechanization in South Dakota

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall agricultural mechanization education in South Dakota.

Top Schools in Agricultural Mechanization

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Agricultural Mechanization Degrees Awarded

$47,492 Median Starting Salary

South Dakota State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best agricultural mechanization schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 21 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $47,492 in their early career. South Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. See the full agricultural mechanization program report for South Dakota State University

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Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Agricultural Mechanization Degrees Awarded

$55,301 Median Starting Salary

Mitchell Technical Institute came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best agricultural mechanization schools. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. About 12 agricultural mechanization degrees were awarded at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the agricultural mechanization program make about $55,301 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,730 to complete this degree. Get the full agricultural mechanization details for Mitchell Technical Institute

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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.