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Plant Sciences at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Plant Sciences, 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 located in Brookings, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 plant sciences degrees were granted at South Dakota State University.

Online Class Availability at South Dakota State University

Many students take online classes at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Plant Sciences Rankings at South Dakota State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 71

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#28 of 71
Best Value	Nationwide	#49 of 71

Earnings for Plant Sciences Graduates from South Dakota State University

Those who finish South Dakota State University’s Plant Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$50,213
2 years	$55,151
3 years	$55,715
4 years	$58,296
5 years	$67,485

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Plant Sciences graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $58,296, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Plant Sciences graduates from South Dakota State University is $23,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Plant Sciences graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Plant Sciences graduates at South Dakota State University are 41% women (16) and 59% men (23).

Plant Sciences Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 17 bachelor’s plant sciences graduates at South Dakota State University, 18% were women (3) and 82% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17

Plant Sciences Master’s Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 16 master’s plant sciences graduates at South Dakota State University, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
International (Nonresident)	6

Plant Sciences Doctoral Program at South Dakota State University

Among the 6 doctoral plant sciences degrees awarded at South Dakota State University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Plant Sciences doctoral degree recipients at South Dakota State University, higher than the national average of 10%.*

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

More Specific Plant Sciences Concentrations at South Dakota State University

This Plant Sciences program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agronomy & Crop Science	39

Highest-Paying Careers for Plant Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Plant Sciences program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Plant Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Range Managers	$59,935
Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,587
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950

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.