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2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in South Dakota

4 Colleges
$39,079 Avg Salary
$17,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Agricultural Economics & Business School for You

Agricultural Economics & Business is one of the most popular subjects to study in South Dakota. With 194 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in South Dakota ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Agricultural Economics & Business program at each school on the list.

Check out the agricultural business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Dakota.

Our analysis found Lake Area Technical Institute to be the most popular school for agricultural economics & business students who want to pursue a degree in South Dakota. Located in the town of Watertown, LATI is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that agricultural business majors at LATI take out is $12,000.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Dakota State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Agricultural Economics Schools in South Dakota list. South Dakota State is a large public school located in the town of Brookings.

While working on their degree, agricultural business majors at South Dakota State accumulate an average of around $22,000 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Mitchell Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best agricultural economics & business schools in South Dakota. Located in the rural area of Mitchell, Mitchell Tech is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 4 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Dakota Technical Institute landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public college with a small student population.

Full Agricultural Economics & Business at Western Dakota Technical Institute Report

Best Agricultural Economics & Business Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Agricultural Economics & Business Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 108
Missouri 312
Iowa 390
Kansas 256
Nebraska 198
North Dakota 131

Agricultural Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 3,206
Agricultural Business 2,144
Agricultural Economics 1,882
Farm/Farm & Ranch Management 506
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 245
Agricultural Business & Management 136
Agricultural Business Technology 21

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 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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