Associate Degrees in Wildlife Management
Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 210 people earned their associate degree in wildlife. This makes it the 156th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wildlife at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,666 |
| Master’s Degree | 228 |
| Associate Degree | 210 |
| Basic Certificate | 169 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Wildlife Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in wildlife is $26,914. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $26,914 to a high of $26,914.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for wildlife majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in wildlife. About 58.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 123 |
| Women | 87 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 189 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Wildlife Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer an associate degree in wildlife. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wildlife students seekingan associate degree is Hocking College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Hocking Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Hocking College make a median salary of 26,914.
Haywood Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Haywood Community College. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Haywood Community College make a median salary of 26,914.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their associate degree is The College of the Florida Keys. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in wildlife from CFK. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at The College of the Florida Keys make a median salary of 26,914.
The 5th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their associate degree is Garrett College. Roughly 600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Garrett Community College. About 33% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Garrett Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,914.
Finger Lakes Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildlife. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Finger Lakes Community College. About 50% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Finger Lakes Community College make a median salary of 26,914.
The 7th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their associate degree is Front Range Community College. Roughly 18,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in wildlife from FRCC. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Front Range Community College make a median salary of 26,914.
Spokane Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildlife. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Spokane Community College. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Spokane Community College wildlife graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,914.
Zane State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Zane State College. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Zane State College make a median salary of 26,914.
Southwest Texas Junior College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildlife. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Southwest Texas Junior College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Southwest Texas Junior College make a median salary of 26,914.
Casper College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Casper College. Data shows that Casper College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,914.
The 12th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their associate degree is Treasure Valley Community College. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Treasure Valley Community College. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in wildlife at Treasure Valley Community College make a median salary of 26,914.
Salish Kootenai College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in wildlife. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,076 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,941 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in wildlife from SKC. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SKC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,914.
East Mississippi Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildlife. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in wildlife from EMCC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. East Mississippi Community College wildlife graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $26,914.
Oregon Coast Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in wildlife. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in wildlife from Oregon Coast Community College. Data shows that Oregon Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $26,914.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 926 |
| Natural Resource Management | 172 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 4 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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