Agricultural Engineering at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in agricultural engineering earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Agricultural Engineering
All 26 colleges reporting agricultural engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $99,600 | $94,799 | #3 | $54,435 |
| 2 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $96,908 | $100,158 | #1 | $73,907 |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $93,440 | $82,005 | #20 | $69,848 |
| 4 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,603 | $84,263 | #17 | $72,713 |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $89,400 | $87,835 | #11 | $62,032 |
| 6 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $88,576 | $93,171 | #5 | $72,376 |
| 7 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $88,338 | $97,953 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $88,315 | $80,419 | #22 | $75,434 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $87,564 | $89,053 | #10 | $62,382 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $86,498 | $91,202 | #8 | $65,396 |
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| 19 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $81,691 | $82,172 | #18 | $54,095 |
| 20 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $81,691 | $82,172 | #19 | $54,095 |
| 21 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $81,376 | $84,481 | #16 | $64,644 |
| 22 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $79,322 | $85,382 | #15 | — |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $78,368 | $81,546 | #21 | $67,746 |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $71,715 | $74,623 | #25 | $57,627 |
| 25 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $68,605 | $77,682 | #24 | $51,864 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University agricultural engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $79,322 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for agricultural engineering?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for agricultural engineering graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is agricultural engineering at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for agricultural engineering ($84,624).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.