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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for wildlife majors, South Dakota State came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from South Dakota State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,041 a year. This is higher than $26,124, which is the national median for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at South Dakota State, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $24,798 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at South Dakota State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 wildlife majors earned their bachelor's degree from South Dakota State. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2021 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in wildlife from South Dakota State in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 20 |
| Natural Resource Management | 13 |
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