by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how South Dakota State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in resource management.
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The bachelor's program at South Dakota State was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, South Dakota State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at South Dakota State was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in resource management from South Dakota State. About 90% were men and 10% 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, 80% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
South Dakota State does not offer an online option for its resource management 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the resource management majors at South Dakota State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 41 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 23 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 1 |
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