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Animal Science Schools in South Dakota

26 Animal Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.8%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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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.

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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.

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

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $43,507 after graduation.

Animal Science Careers in SD

Some of the careers animal science majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Agricultural Sciences Professors 13% $80,310
Animal Scientists 8% $55,420
Farm and Home Management Advisors 6% $0
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $39,990

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

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View Nationwide Animal Science Report

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