Wildlife Biology Associate Degrees
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Wildlife Biology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Wildlife Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 576 people earned theirWildlife Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Wildlife Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 523 |
| Master’s Degree | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Wildlife Biology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Wildlife Biology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,186 |
| 4 years | $39,528 |
| 5 years | $51,678 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Wildlife Biology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Wildlife Biology. About 76.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Wildlife Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 76.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 4.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 4.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Wildlife Biology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a associate degree in Wildlife Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Colorado State University-Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 127 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 46 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lees-McRae College is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 36 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 31 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 27 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 25 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Frostburg State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Friends University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Davidson-Davie Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Flint comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Charleston Southern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Wildlife Biology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1,913 |
| Entomology | 452 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 267 |
| Animal Physiology | 166 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology, Other | 34 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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