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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 52 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from South Dakota State. This makes it the #174 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at South Dakota State paid an average of $376 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from South Dakota State in 2021-2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its natural resources & 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.
The natural resources & conservation program at South Dakota State awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at South Dakota State University.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 41 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 23 |
| Natural Resource Management | 10 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 345 |
| Engineering | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 143 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 84 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.