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Associate+13% vs national median126 grads tracked

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields at South Dakota State University

Ranked 34th of 155 associate programs in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,814
middle 50%: $26,234 – $50,170
Median · 5 years out
$52,165
middle 50%: $40,793 – $70,298
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South Dakota State University's associate program in Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields earn a median $38,814 one year after graduating, rising to $52,165 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 13% above the national median of $46,142 for this field, ranking 34th of 155 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,301 total interest

Same major at other universities

Indian Hills Community College
$52,479 · 5 yrs out
University of Connecticut
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Clarendon College
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$52,199 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Redlands Community College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Connors State College
$51,657 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$51,461 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
North Central Texas College
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Vincennes University
$51,109 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at South Dakota State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,803 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,496 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$148,262 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctorate)
$142,581 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$113,950 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$112,807 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,841 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$100,794 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,697 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$93,240 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$90,181 · 5 yrs out

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