Wildlife Management Master’s Degrees
There are 83 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Wildlife Management.
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Education Levels of Wildlife Management Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,419 degrees were awarded toWildlife Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Wildlife Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 265 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,714 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 387 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 39 |
Earnings of Wildlife Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Wildlife Management of $38,597 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 | $29,560 |
| 4 years | $38,597 |
| 5 years | $44,355 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Wildlife Management students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Wildlife Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Wildlife Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Wildlife Management students seeking a master's degree is Oregon State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hocking College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in Wildlife Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Wildlife Management 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Wildlife Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Wildlife Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wildlife Management Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Wildlife Management that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
References
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- 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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