by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at South Dakota State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in natural resources & conservation at South Dakota State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
South Dakota State University is among the very best schools in the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University earn a median of $42,593 a year. This is lower than $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $24,798 in student loans. This is below $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Learn more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 93% 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
South Dakota State University conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
South Dakota State University awarded 19 bachelor’s completions in environmental/natural resources law enforcement and protective services in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
South Dakota State University granted 14 bachelor’s completions in environmental studies recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (93%).
South Dakota State University granted 4 bachelor’s completions in natural resources/conservation, general in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at South Dakota State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
