by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at South Dakota State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, South Dakota State University among the top schools in the country for wildlife management, placing at #22 out of 53 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 22 of 53 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 1 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in the Plains States Region | 1 of 6 |
The table below lists every degree level available for wildlife management at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, South Dakota State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife management.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for wildlife management at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Wildlife Management students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University earn a median of $42,593 a year. This is below $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, wildlife management students borrow a median amount of $24,798 in student loans. This is below $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of wildlife management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of wildlife management bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates 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 wildlife management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
South Dakota State University awarded 20 bachelor’s completions in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Wildlife Management | 1 |
