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Featured Wildlife Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
2026 Best Value Wildlife Management Schools in South Dakota
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in wildlife management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Wildlife Management Schools
Our analysis ranked South Dakota State University the best value for a degree in wildlife management in South Dakota. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Wildlife Management graduates carry a median of $24,798 in student loans. Soon after graduation, wildlife management degree recipients from South Dakota State University generally make around $39,483. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.
[Wildlife Management](/majors/natural-resources-conservation/wildlife-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
