Wildlife Biology Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Wildlife Biology is offered at 26 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Wildlife Biology. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 25% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.0% of Wildlife Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Wildlife Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 576 degrees were awarded toWildlife 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 | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 523 |
| Master’s Degree | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
Earnings of Wildlife Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Wildlife Biology is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Wildlife Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 25.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 25.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.0% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Wildlife Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a doctor’s 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 doctor's degree. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 46 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lees-McRae College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 36 doctor's 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 Vermont is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 31 doctor's 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.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Texas A & M University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 25 doctor's 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 22 doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 20 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's 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 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 18 doctor's 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 is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 18 doctor's 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.
Davidson-Davie Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Flint is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's 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.
Charleston Southern University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Wildlife Biology that also offer doctor’s 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
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