Animal Sciences at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 101 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in animal sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State University Compares for Animal Sciences
All 78 colleges reporting animal sciences 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 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $61,176 | $63,330 | #3 | $31,769 |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $59,543 | $52,434 | #25 | $40,008 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $57,605 | $59,941 | #8 | $44,354 |
| 4 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,324 | $58,282 | #9 | $35,582 |
| 5 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $56,248 | $49,364 | #45 | $40,209 |
| 6 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $56,136 | $66,152 | #1 | $32,417 |
| 7 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $55,753 | $56,684 | #15 | $34,933 |
| 8 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $54,984 | $55,903 | #16 | $31,059 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $54,805 | $49,869 | #41 | $33,879 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $54,751 | $57,729 | #12 | $41,292 |
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| 13 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $53,971 | $60,597 | #6 | $36,235 |
| 14 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $53,934 | $50,439 | #37 | $36,111 |
| 15 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $53,918 | $61,051 | #5 | $27,144 |
| 16 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $53,784 | $57,893 | #11 | $44,844 |
| 17 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $53,579 | $48,753 | #47 | $40,311 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI | $53,530 | $55,701 | #17 | $44,956 |
| 19 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO | $53,418 | $57,275 | #13 | $34,876 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University animal sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,844 one year after graduating and $53,784 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for animal sciences?
Among 78 colleges reporting earnings for animal sciences graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is animal sciences at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for animal sciences ($49,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,349.
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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.