Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
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Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 203 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 87 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 53 |
Earnings of Wildlife 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
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in wildlife is $23,402. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,402 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,402.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in wildlife. About 58.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 85 |
| Women | 118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 173 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,858 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Clemson. Of these students, 50% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 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 69% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,316 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Sul Ross. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UAF. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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 $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in wildlife from WVU.
Montana State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,241 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from MSU Bozeman.
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 $6,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from BYU.
Oregon 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 $10,425 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.
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 $16,437 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,202 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Michigan State. Of these students, 80% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,184 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. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UT Knoxville.
The 15th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arkansas Tech University. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,820 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,481 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in wildlife from ATU.
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 $9,273 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.
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 $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Iowa State.
South Dakota State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. Roughly 11,400 attend the school each year. 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, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $5,515 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,166 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UM. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maine comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in wildlife. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UMaine.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 203 |
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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 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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