Wildlife Schools in Mississippi

74 Wildlife students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Wildlife major is the 82nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Wildlife Majors in Mississippi

Wildlife majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	58
Master’s Degree	12
Associate Degree	4

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, a wildlife major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wildlife majors in Mississippi is as follows:

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 5.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• White: 85.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
• Other Races: 2.7%

Jobs for Wildlife Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 1,020 people employed in jobs related to a wildlife degree, compared to 48,170 nationwide.

Wages for Wildlife Jobs in Mississippi

Wildlife grads earn an average of $54,870 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

Most Popular Wildlife Programs in MS

There are 3 colleges in Mississippi that offer wildlife degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Wildlife Careers in MS

Some of the careers wildlife majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary

Related Majors in Mississippi

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to wildlife.

Major	Annual Graduates in MS
Forestry	82
Natural Resources Conservation	24
Natural Resource Management	3

View all majors related to Wildlife

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Nicholas A. Tonelli under License

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