South Dakota · Sustainability Studies

Best Sustainability Studies institutions in South Dakota, ranked by earnings

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 30.33
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
18
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Conservation Scientists
$71,770
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Sustainability Studies in South Dakota

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of South Dakota
Vermillion Public
1360%
2Black Hills State University
Spearfish Public
543%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~8,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$80,060
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingScienceCritical Thinking

What Conservation Scientists earn in South Dakota

Jobs in South Dakota
400
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$71,770
median $72,550
Best-paying metro
$72,340
Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Related careers

Conservation Scientists
$71,770 avg · 400 jobs
Urban and Regional Planners
$71,740 avg · 260 jobs
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
$73,420 avg · 180 jobs
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$84,150 avg · 70 jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$50,390 avg · 60 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sustainability Studies programs in South Dakota.

How much do Conservation Scientists earn in South Dakota?+

The average annual wage for Conservation Scientists in South Dakota is $71,770 (median $72,550), across about 400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Sustainability Studies program?+

Sustainability Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the principles and practices of sustainability and sustainable development. This program is ideal for students interested in addressing environmental challenges…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Conservation Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +4.4% growth with around 8,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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