2023 Best Value Agriculture Schools in South Dakota
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, agriculture and agriculture operations was ranked 5th in South Dakota. In fact, 595 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Agriculture Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in South Dakota to see which ones offered the best value programs for agriculture and agriculture operations students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best South Dakota Schools for Affordable Quality in Agriculture
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the best value school for agriculture and agriculture operations students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at South Dakota State are $9,299 a year. While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $23,230 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
South Dakota State also took the #2 spot in our Best Agriculture Schools in South Dakota rankings.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Mitchell Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Mitchell Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Mitchell.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Mitchell Tech are $7,524 per year. While working on their degree, agriculture and agriculture operations majors at Mitchell Tech accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southeast Technical College is a great value for agriculture and agriculture operations students. Southeast Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Sioux Falls.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeast Tech are $7,650 per year.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 1,085 |
| Minnesota | 657 |
| Iowa | 1,469 |
| Missouri | 1,091 |
| Nebraska | 847 |
| North Dakota | 370 |
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Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Related Majors for Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 8,646 |
| Animal Science | 8,294 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 8,098 |
| General Agriculture | 3,370 |
| Horticulture | 3,234 |
| Plant Sciences | 3,175 |
| Agricultural Production | 3,066 |
| Food Science Technology | 2,532 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 1,280 |
| Animal Services | 990 |
| Agricultural Public Services | 845 |
| Other Agriculture | 602 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 527 |
| Soil Sciences | 406 |
| Food Processing | 237 |
| International Agriculture | 122 |
| Veterinary Administrative Services | 118 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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