Graduate Placement Report
2010-2011

The Dickinson State University 2010-2011 Placement Report indicates 99.2% of the 2010-2011 graduates are employed, in the military or pursuing additional education opportunities which is an increase of 0.2% from last year.

The 2010-2011 Graduate Placement Survey was conducted from mid-July 2011 through October 2011. A letter survey was sent to 447 graduates and followed up by telephone interviews with a response rate of 91%. In addition to verifying current and permanent address information on file for them, each of the interviewed participants were asked the following questions:

Are you working? If so, where?
Are you working in your degree field or your major field of study?
Are you still available for employment? If so, are you willing or in a position to relocate?
Do you have any plans for graduate school?
Would you be willing to share your salary information with us? If so, what is your current salary?

Agricultural Studies

Agricultural Studies ...........................................................14
     Employed in State...................................................9
     Employed Out of State............................................4
     Continuing Education..............................................1
     Attending DSU for Second Degree ...........................1
     Available for Employment........................................0
     Not Seeking Employment .......................................0
     No Information.......................................................0
          Employed in Major ..................................11
          Employed Other Than Major ......................3

Employment Opportunities

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Studies must choose one or more option as part of their degree. Each option offers unique potential employment opportunities.

General Agricultural Degree

Entrepreneur
Farm Cooperative
Cooperative Extension Service
Realtor

Business/Marketing Option

Entrepreneur
Ag Banking and Finance
Business Manager
Grain Sales
Farm Input Supply/Retail
Retail - General Supply

International Agri-Business Option

Exporter
Market Development

Integrated Ranch Management Option

Self-employed Rancher
Ranch Manager
Allied Ranching Industry
Feed and Pharmaceutical Sales
Range Planner

Integrated Farm Management Option

Self-employed Farmer
Farm Manager
Allied Farming Industry
Agronomy Consulting
Business Consulting

Natural Resource Management Option

Government Service
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Soil Conservation District (SCD)
NGO Environmental Consulting (domestic and international)
Farming Industry
Agronomy Consulting
Land Reclamation
Environmental Consultant

Range Management Option

Government Service
- United States Forest Service (USFS)
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Range/Grassland Manager
NGO Environmental Consulting (domestic and international)
Ranching Industry
Range/Grassland Consulting

Soil Science Option

Government Service
- All sectors employing entry-level soil scientists
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Soil Conservation District (SCD)
NGO Environmental Consulting (domestic and international)
Agronomy Consulting
Land Reclamation
Environmental Consultant