Agriculture

Agriculture Degrees

Students who have a degree in the agricultural sciences qualify for a variety of careers, and opportunities are abundant in South Dakota. If you love using your hands and working with nature, a career in the agricultural industry could be right for you.

Agricultural experts are a necessity in areas like feed and equipment manufacturing, food processors and distributors, livestock breeding associations and food research. Formal training in animal sciences could even provide a solid foundation for a career in veterinary medicine.

Eligible Programs

Pick your program, then apply to get it paid for.

All Agriculture Scholarships Require an Industry Partner.

Lake Area Technical College 

  • Agriculture: Agri-Production Option – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree
  • Agriculture: Dairy Option – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree
  • Agriculture: Precision Technology – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree

Mitchell Technical College 

  • Agronomy – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree
  • Precision Ag Technology – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree

 

Southeast Technical College 

  • Horticulture – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree
  • Sports Turf Management – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree

Western Dakota Technical College

  • Environmental Engineering: Controlled Environment Agriculture – 2-Year Program, AAS Degree
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Additional Programs

Agriculture

A degree in agriculture can take you just about anywhere in the industry. You can work inside or outside doing anything from teaching and research to working with animals.

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Automotive

For people who enjoy cars, working with their hands and solving problems, a career as an automotive technician can really drive your future.

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Building Trades / Construction

A degree or certification in the construction trades can lead to employment as a construction manager, cost estimator or building inspector.

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Energy Technicians

Careers waiting for you include renewable energy technician, wind turbine installer, solar electricity system installer and more.

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Engineering Technicians

Engineering technicians can work in several specialized areas, including electrical and electronics engineering or civil engineering.

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Healthcare / Public Service

Technical colleges offer a variety of healthcare and public service-related programs including Nursing, Paramedics, Law Enforcement Science and Radiology Technicians.

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Information Technology / Computer Information Systems

Focus on utilizing technology to help businesses run as efficiently as possible.

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Precision Manufacturing

Precision machinists may work in the computer, automotive, agriculture or other industries—including manufacturing plants, machine shops and inspection organizations.

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Welding

Welders specialize in fabricating products by joining together materials like steel, brass and aluminum. Welding skills can be applied to manufacturing, construction, creative arts and more.

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