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Animal Science at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Animal Science, consider the program at South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 animal science degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at South Dakota State University

These rankings give you a sense of how South Dakota State University’s Animal Science program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 90

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 10
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#17 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#60 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from South Dakota State University

Graduates of South Dakota State University’s Animal Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,797
2 years	$41,441
3 years	$44,077
4 years	$47,937
5 years	$56,528

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Animal Science graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $47,937, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from South Dakota State University stands at $23,162.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Animal Science graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Animal Science graduates at South Dakota State University are 77% women (91) and 23% men (27).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 90 bachelor’s animal science degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 78% were women (70) and 22% were men (20).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	87
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 1% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 18 master’s animal science degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University, below the national average of 18%.*

Animal Science Doctoral Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 6 doctoral animal science graduates at South Dakota State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science doctoral degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at South Dakota State University

The Animal Science program at South Dakota State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	96
Dairy Science	22

Best-Paid Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Students who finish Animal Science program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Animal Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950
Agricultural Technicians	$44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.