Agriculture at Southeast Technical College
If you plan to study Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Southeast Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeast Technical College is located in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Southeast Technical College
Many students take online classes at Southeast Technical College. Of 2,659 students, 519 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Southeast Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Southeast Technical College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 521 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #365 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Southeast Technical College
Students who complete Southeast Technical College’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,253 |
| 2 years | $35,880 |
| 3 years | $35,401 |
| 4 years | $39,592 |
| 5 years | $47,472 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Southeast Technical College report median earnings of $39,592, compared with $44,075 for all Southeast Technical College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Southeast Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
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
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