Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Biology
Education Levels of Wildlife Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their master's degree in wildlife biology. This makes it the 833rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in wildlife biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 25 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Wildlife Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in wildlife biology. About 52.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 13 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Wildlife Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 4 colleges that offer a master’s degree in wildlife biology. Learn more about the most popular 4 below:
Colorado State University - Fort Collins tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for wildlife biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife biology. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in wildlife biology from USU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Entomology | 168 |
| Animal Biology | 88 |
| Animal Behavior & Ethology | 23 |
| Animal Physiology | 16 |
| Other Zoology | 9 |
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.
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