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. In addition, we cover how South Dakota State ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 48 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in conservation from South Dakota State. This makes it the #171 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from South Dakota State. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at South Dakota State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 41 |
| Natural Resource Management | 10 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.