2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota
Finding the Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree School for You
Natural Resources & Conservation is the #24 most popular major in South Dakota with 83 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Dakota ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in South Dakota to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Natural Resources & Conservation program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Dakota
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for natural resources and conservation majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular South Dakota Schools for a Bachelor's in Natural Resources & Conservation
Our analysis found South Dakota State University to be the most popular school for natural resources and conservation students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Dakota. Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 28% of the natural resources and conservation majors at the school.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Dakota Wesleyan University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the town of Mitchell, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in natural resources and conservation at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in South Dakota that were part of this year’s ranking, Sinte Gleska University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Mission, Sinte Gleska University is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 145 |
| Minnesota | 626 |
| Iowa | 354 |
| Missouri | 257 |
| Nebraska | 196 |
| North Dakota | 66 |
Majors Related to Natural Resources & Conservation
Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22,254 |
| Natural Resource Management | 2,933 |
| Wildlife Management | 2,449 |
| Forestry | 2,233 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 483 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 151 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Lynn Betts.
More about our data sources and methodologies.