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Agricultural Mechanization at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Agricultural Mechanization, take a look at what South Dakota State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 agricultural mechanization graduations were recorded at South Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University

Distance learning is available at South Dakota State University. Among 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Agricultural Mechanization Rankings at South Dakota State University

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

Bachelor’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)	#10 of 13
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#12 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#18 of 35
Best Value	Nationwide	#32 of 35

Earnings for Agricultural Mechanization Graduates from South Dakota State University

Students who complete South Dakota State University’s Agricultural Mechanization program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,155
2 years	$47,520
3 years	$49,752
4 years	$62,961
5 years	$71,449

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agricultural Mechanization graduates from South Dakota State University earn a median of $62,961, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Agricultural Mechanization graduates from South Dakota State University is $22,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Agricultural Mechanization graduates at South Dakota State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Agricultural Mechanization graduates at South Dakota State University are 11% women (3) and 89% men (24).

Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 27 bachelor’s agricultural mechanization graduates at South Dakota State University, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 South Dakota State University

The Agricultural Mechanization program at South Dakota State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Agricultural Mechanization	27

Top-Paying Careers for Agricultural Mechanization Graduates

Graduates of the Agricultural Mechanization program at South Dakota State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.