Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 228 people earned their master's degree in wildlife. This earns it the #208 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in wildlife is $47,225. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $46,928 and the high is $47,522.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for wildlife majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in wildlife. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 76 |
| Women | 152 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 190 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular Wildlife Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in wildlife. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wildlife students seekinga master's degree is Clemson University. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Clemson. About 69% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clemson University wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UF. Of these students, 85% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their master's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Mississippi State. About 33% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Mississippi State University wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sul Ross State University. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Sul Ross. Data shows that Sul Ross graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UAF. University of Alaska Fairbanks wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Texas Tech. Of these students, 61% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
West Virginia University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in wildlife from WVU. West Virginia University wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
Montana State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from MSU Bozeman. Data shows that MSU Bozeman graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from BYU. Data shows that BYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
Oregon State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Oregon State. About 64% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
Michigan State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Michigan State. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Michigan State University wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Texas A&M Kingsville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Texas A&M University - Kingsville wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in wildlife from NMSU Main Campus. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NMSU Main Campus graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
The 15th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas Tech University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,661 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in wildlife from ATU. Data shows that ATU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UW - Madison. University of Wisconsin - Madison wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
Iowa State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Iowa State. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
South Dakota State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from South Dakota State. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. South Dakota State University wildlife graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,225.
The University of Montana is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UM. Those who complete their master's degree in wildlife at The University of Montana make a median salary of 47,225.
University of Maine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UMaine. Data shows that UMaine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,225.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,728 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,046 |
| Forestry | 329 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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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