by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in food science tech.
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The food science tech major at South Dakota State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Food Science Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in food science technology. This is an increase of 500% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in food science tech from South Dakota State. This makes it the #29 most popular school for food science tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,562 | $9,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,683 | $4,683 |
Learn more about South Dakota State tuition and fees.
The food science tech program at South Dakota State awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State food science tech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in food science tech from South Dakota State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in food science tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the food science tech majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Science | 133 |
| General Agriculture | 69 |
| Plant Sciences | 50 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 42 |
| Agricultural Production | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.