2027 Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in South Dakota

Agronomy & Crop Science 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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for agronomy & crop science students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Agronomy & Crop Science Schools in South Dakota

Best Schools for Agronomy & Crop Science in South Dakota

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the agronomy & crop science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Agronomy & Crop Science

1

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

55 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded

$58,787 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is South Dakota State University, our #1 school for agronomy & crop science. This large public university is located in the town of Brookings. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 55 agronomy & crop science degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University in the most recent year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $58,787 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in agronomy & crop science from South Dakota State University

2

Mitchell Technical Institute
Mitchell, SD

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

22 Agronomy & Crop Science Degrees Awarded

$47,686 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong agronomy & crop science program will find one at Mitchell Technical Institute, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Mitchell, Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public university. Mitchell Technical Institute awarded about 22 agronomy & crop science degrees in the most recent data year. Agronomy & Crop Science graduates of Mitchell Technical Institute earn a median of $47,686 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,730. See the full agronomy & crop science program report for Mitchell Technical Institute

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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.