2026 Best Wildlife Management Schools in South Dakota
Wildlife Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best wildlife management schools.
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Best Schools for Wildlife Management in South Dakota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall wildlife management education in South Dakota.
Top Schools in Wildlife Management
Leading the list is South Dakota State University, our #1 school for wildlife management. South Dakota State University is a large public school located in the town of Brookings. South Dakota State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 wildlife management students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Wildlife Management graduates of South Dakota State University earn a median of $39,483 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,798 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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