Programs
South Dakota State University conferred undergraduate degrees in 79 distinct fields — broad enough that most students can change direction without transferring. The biggest single field is the health professions (22% of undergraduate completions), but no one area dominates. Agriculture and veterinary science follows at 15%. 94% of those degrees are at the bachelor's degree level. Completion counts below cover the 2024–25 academic year.
Top programs by completions
| Program | Degree | Completions | Median earnings | Debt at grad | ROI grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Bachelor's | 321 | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 103 | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 71 | — | — | — |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — | — |
| General Studies. | Associate's | 62 | — | — | — |
Completions by field
- 51 433
- 01 287
- 14 117
- 52 117
- 13 111
- 24 95
- 26 95
- 31 89
Credentials awarded
- BACHELOR 1,831
- ASSOCIATE 119