Plant Sciences

South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

Students at South Dakota State University can pursue Plant Sciences at Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, and Master's levels. The Bachelor program, with 36 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $78,494 four years after completion, which is 43% above the national median for Plant Sciences programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary, Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, and Animal Scientists. The median salary for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary is $101,650.

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$78,494
Completers
36

Doctoral

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
9

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
8
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Graduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,650 Not reported 1,260
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $83,770 -1% 6,150
Animal Scientists $70,140 Not reported 2,460
Conservation Scientists $68,750 Not reported 22,790
Soil and Plant Scientists $68,240 Not reported 15,800
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Farm and Home Management Educators $59,770 Not reported 8,110
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $57,320 Not reported 27,150
Agricultural Technicians $43,180 Not reported 13,150

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$9,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,809
Graduation Rate
61.0%
Total Enrollment
9,198

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