Geography and Environmental Studies at South Dakota State University
Ranked 1st of 1 bachelor's programs in Geography and Environmental Studies by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Geography and Environmental Studies (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Geography and Environmental Studies earn a median $38,077 one year after graduating, rising to $67,570 by year ten. Figures are based on 158 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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