Associate's Degree
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota · See Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management nationally
Poor return
$-18,491 over 10 years
For graduates of Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at South Dakota State University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Master's | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate's | $47,857 | $20,250 | -39% | Poor return |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | Associate's | $58,015 | $26,500 | +241% | Strong return |
| 2 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | Associate's | $48,906 | $16,449 | +64% | Break-even |
| 3 | Valley City State University Valley City, ND | Associate's | $50,283 | $24,250 | +62% | Break-even |
| 4 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | Associate's | $52,409 | $21,750 | +31% | Break-even |
| 5 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Associate's | $50,619 | $21,625 | +31% | Break-even |
| 6 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | Associate's | $50,817 | $25,000 | +24% | Break-even |
| 7 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | Associate's | $48,923 | $16,000 | +24% | Break-even |
| 8 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Associate's | $48,333 | — | -20% | Poor return |
| 9 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | Associate's | $46,473 | $25,000 | -62% | Poor return |
| 10 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | Associate's | $46,434 | $25,130 | -68% | Poor return |
Other majors at South Dakota State University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $101,471 | $21,500 | +1,088% | Strong return |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $138,305 | — | +1,076% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $85,669 | $27,000 | +721% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $120,458 | $53,543 | +663% | Strong return |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate's | $81,806 | $26,500 | +646% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $77,672 | $23,250 | +579% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's | $74,022 | $21,185 | +512% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,893 | $23,500 | +478% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.