Agricultural Science (B.S.)
The Agricultural Science program at South Dakota State University offers students a practical, well-rounded education in agriculture. Because of their comprehensive background, Ag Science majors are placed in a wide variety of professional capacities in the agricultural industry, including sales, business, management, and production.
Quick Facts
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| Full-time Duration: |
4 years |
| Starting in: |
August, January |
| Tuition Fee: |
$ 372 per credit |
| Location: |
Brookings, United States/ Blended |
Specific positions are determined in part by students’ academic coursework, internships, work experiences, and extracurricular involvement.
Often students seek this major because of a career goal to own or operate a farm or ranch. Additionally, students frequently select this major to explore their interest in agriculture.
This Agricultural Business program at South Dakota State University will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working in production agriculture.
- Want flexibility in your education.
- Seek broad understanding of various aspects of agriculture with the opportunity to complete multiple academic minors.
- Want to work outdoors; enjoy hands-on active learning.
- Have an interest in science in the agriculture industry; want to explore different career paths.
Courses included:
- Farm and Ranch Management
- Introduction to Animal Science and Lab
- Introduction to Dairy Science and Lab
- Crop Production and Lab
- Soils and Lab
- Principles of Accounting
- Introduction to Statistics
