Plant Sciences Schools in South Dakota

67 Plant Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Plant Sciences is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 113 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plant Sciences Majors in South Dakota

Plant Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	9
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	9
Master’s Degree	8

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a plant sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plant sciences majors in South Dakota is as follows:

• Asian: 3.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
• White: 83.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
• Other Races: 1.5%

Jobs for Plant Sciences Grads in South Dakota

There are 1,030 people in the state and 79,190 people in the nation working in plant sciences jobs.

Wages for Plant Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, plant sciences grads earn an average of $59,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,630.

Most Popular Plant Sciences Programs in SD

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

Plant Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers plant sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	13%	$58,060
Animal Scientists	8%	$55,420

Related Majors in South Dakota

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plant sciences.

Major	Annual Graduates in SD
Animal Science	26
Food Science Technology	5
	1

View all majors related to Plant Sciences

View Nationwide Plant Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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