Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at South Dakota State University
Ranked 12th of 28 bachelor's programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of South Dakota State University's bachelor's program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $35,151 one year after graduating, rising to $62,582 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $49,731 for this field, ranking 12th of 28 reporting programs.
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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