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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South Dakota State was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for wildlife majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 6 |
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $39,483 a year. This is higher than $28,748, which is the national median for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of wildlife bachelor's degrees went to men and 26% went to 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, 94% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the South Dakota State wildlife bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the South Dakota State Online Learning page.
The wildlife program at South Dakota State awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% 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 wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 23 |
| Natural Resource Management | 10 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 1 |
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