Bachelor’s Degrees in Wildlife Biology
Education Levels of Wildlife Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 564 people earned their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. This earns it the #369 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wildlife biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 564 |
| Master’s Degree | 25 |
| Associate Degree | 25 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Wildlife Biology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for wildlife biology majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. About 61.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 218 |
| Women | 346 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife biology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 439 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 45 |
Most Popular Wildlife Biology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wildlife biology students seekinga bachelor's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State. Of these students, 59% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Texas State. Of these students, 74% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lees - McRae College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Lees - McRae College. Of these students, 75% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wyoming is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from UW. Of these students, 42% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from BYU. About 60% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Vermont comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from UVM. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from ESF. About 55% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kansas State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from K -State. Of these students, 54% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Unity College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Unity. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Each year, around 25,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 59% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Friends University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,108 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,448 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Friends University. About 93% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
West Texas A&M University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from West Texas A&M University. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Liberty University. About 86% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Keystone College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,350 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Keystone College.
Frostburg State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Frostburg State. About 48% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Flint comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,942 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,383 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from UM Flint. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Charleston Southern University. Roughly 3,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,380 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from CSU. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Dakota. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from UND. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Hastings College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife biology. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife biology from Hastings. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Animal Biology | 1,590 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 213 |
| Entomology | 137 |
| Animal Physiology | 126 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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