Animal Science Schools in South Dakota

121 students earned Animal Science degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Animal Science is the 31st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Animal Science Majors in South Dakota

Animal Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a animal science major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of animal science majors in South Dakota is as follows:

• Asian: 0.8%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• White: 90.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Animal Science Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 140 people employed in jobs related to an animal science degree, compared to 47,930 nationwide.

Wages for Animal Science Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a animal science grad in the state is $59,960, compared to a typical salary of $67,690 nationwide.

Most Popular Animal Science Programs in SD

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Animal Science Careers in SD

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Animal Scientists	8%	$55,420

Related Majors in South Dakota

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to animal science.

Major	Annual Graduates in SD
Plant Sciences	22
Food Science Technology	5
	1

View all majors related to Animal Science

View Nationwide Animal Science Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Billy Hathorn under License

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