Bachelor’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,666 people earned their bachelor's degree in wildlife. This makes it the 139th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in wildlife is $28,748. 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 $26,549 to a high of $32,199.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in wildlife is $34,223. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,130 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $32,757.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $407.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in wildlife. About 55.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 747 |
| Women | 919 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 175 |
| White | 1,319 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 109 |
Most Popular Wildlife Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in wildlife. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Humboldt State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for wildlife majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Humboldt State University. About 71% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at Humboldt State University make a median salary of 28,748.
Tarleton State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Tarleton. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at Tarleton State University make a median salary of 28,748.
University of California - Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UC Davis. About 74% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at University of California - Davis make a median salary of 28,748.
West Virginia University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from WVU. About 34% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at West Virginia University make a median salary of 28,748.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UW - Stevens Point. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point make a median salary of 28,748.
The University of Montana is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UM. Of these students, 73% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at The University of Montana make a median salary of 28,748.
The 7th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mississippi State University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Mississippi State. Of these students, 53% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mississippi State University wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Virginia Tech. About 62% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 28,748.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UT Knoxville. About 53% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,748.
Delaware Valley University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from DelVal. Of these students, 77% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in wildlife at Delaware Valley University make a median salary of 28,748.
The 9th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UGA. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. University of Georgia wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
University of Florida is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UF. About 73% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,748.
Tennessee Technological University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Tennessee Tech University. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Tennessee Technological University wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
University of Maine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UMaine. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that UMaine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,748.
Michigan State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Michigan State. Of these students, 45% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Michigan State University wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from UNR. Of these students, 43% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNR graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,748.
The 18th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Auburn. About 70% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Auburn University wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
Unity College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from Unity. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Unity College wildlife graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $28,748.
South Dakota State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in wildlife from South Dakota State. Of these students, 27% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that South Dakota State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $28,748.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 17,614 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,427 |
| Forestry | 1,083 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 342 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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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