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Agricultural Mechanization at Mitchell Technical College

If you are interested in studying Agricultural Mechanization, take a look at what Mitchell Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mitchell Technical College is located in Mitchell, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 agricultural mechanization graduations were recorded at Mitchell Technical College.

Online & Distance Learning at Mitchell Technical College

Distance learning is available at Mitchell Technical College. Among 1,186 students, 210 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 102 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Agricultural Mechanization Rankings at Mitchell Technical College

Rankings can help you compare Mitchell Technical College’s Agricultural Mechanization program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	South Dakota	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	South Dakota	#2 of 2
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#8 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#13 of 13
Best Value	Nationwide	#24 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#29 of 35

Earnings for Agricultural Mechanization Graduates from Mitchell Technical College

Those who finish Mitchell Technical College’s Agricultural Mechanization program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,163
2 years	$38,289
4 years	$50,219
5 years	$50,099

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Agricultural Mechanization graduates from Mitchell Technical College report median earnings of $50,219, compared with $58,585 for all Mitchell Technical College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Agricultural Mechanization graduates at Mitchell Technical College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Agricultural Mechanization graduates at Mitchell Technical College are 4% women (1) and 96% men (23).

Agricultural Mechanization Associate’s Program at Mitchell Technical College

Among the 24 associate’s agricultural mechanization graduates at Mitchell Technical College, 4% were women (1) and 96% were men (23).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Mechanization associate’s degree recipients at Mitchell Technical College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Agricultural Mechanization associate’s degree recipients at Mitchell Technical College, below the national average of 13%.*

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

More Specific Agricultural Mechanization Concentrations at Mitchell Technical College

The Agricultural Mechanization program at Mitchell Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agricultural Mechanization	17
Agricultural Mechanics	7

Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Mechanization Graduates

Students who finish Agricultural Mechanization program at Mitchell Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Agricultural Mechanization majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,398
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$56,998
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$39,180
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$33,324
Agricultural Equipment Operators	$25,669

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.