Agriculture Schools in South Dakota

91 students earned Agriculture degrees in South Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.

An Agriculture major is the 36th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Agriculture Majors in South Dakota

Agriculture majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	60
Associate Degree	31

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 97.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 2.2%

Jobs for Agriculture Grads in South Dakota

There are 800 people in the state and 41,680 people in the nation working in agriculture jobs.

Wages for Agriculture Jobs in South Dakota

A typical salary for a agriculture grad in the state is $59,200, compared to a typical salary of $70,630 nationwide.

Most Popular Agriculture Programs in SD

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

Agriculture Careers in SD

Some of the careers agriculture majors go into include:

Job Title	SD Job Growth	SD Median Salary
Soil and Plant Scientists	13%	$58,060
Agricultural Sciences Professors	13%	$80,310
Animal Scientists	8%	$55,420

Related Majors in South Dakota

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

Major	Annual Graduates in SD
Agricultural Economics	194
Animal Science	136
Plant Sciences	79
Agricultural Mechanization	50
Agricultural Production	33
Horticulture	21
Food Science Technology	6
	1

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By W.carter under License

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