Wildlife Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Wildlife Biology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 28 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Wildlife Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Wildlife Biology of $39,528 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 64.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Wildlife Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 78.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 7.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Wildlife Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 35 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Wildlife Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Wildlife Biology students seeking a master's degree is Colorado State University-Fort Collins. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 36 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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.
Frostburg State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master'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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 9 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
Utah State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Wildlife Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’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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