Doctor’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
Featured Wildlife Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Wildlife Management Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44 people earned their doctor's degree in wildlife. This earns it the #139 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 | 228 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
Earnings of Wildlife Majors With Doctor’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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in wildlife. About 59.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 18 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Wildlife Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in wildlife. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for wildlife students seekinga doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Michigan State.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UF. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The University of Montana comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in wildlife. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UM.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UAF.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in wildlife. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UW - Madison.
The 6th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Texas Tech.
The 7th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Oregon State. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from South Dakota State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - Kingsville. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Texas A&M Kingsville.
Clemson University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Clemson. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in wildlife. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from BYU.
Iowa State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in wildlife. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Iowa State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 437 |
| Forestry | 97 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 13 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 1 |
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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