Wildlife & Wildlands Science Master’s Degrees
There are 83 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.1% of Wildlife & Wildlands Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Wildlife & Wildlands Science Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,419 degrees were awarded toWildlife & Wildlands Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 & Wildlands Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science of $38,597 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 & Wildlands Science students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. About 62.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 141 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Wildlife & Wildlands Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 79.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 2.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 7 | 3.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Wildlife & Wildlands Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 97 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Wildlife & Wildlands Science students seeking a master's degree is Oregon State University. This school awarded 154 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to 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 & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 130 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 California-Davis is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 91 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to 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 & Wildlands Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarleton State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to 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 & Wildlands Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 78 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to 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 & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mississippi State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Montana is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. 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 & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 45 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 & Wildlands Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science 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 & Wildlands Science. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Wildlife & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Wildlife & Wildlands Science from this school. 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 & Wildlands Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Wildlife & Wildlands Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- 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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