Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services

Bachelor's degree · South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD

CIP 01.06

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$36,762Median earnings 3 years after

$49,698Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services at South Dakota State University earn a median of $36,762. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,494 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,192–$76,226).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services graduates from South Dakota State University make?

The median salary is $36,762 and $49,698 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.