Doctor’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
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Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students 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 | 200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Wildlife Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in wildlife. About 51.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 27 |
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 | 45 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Michigan State.
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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UM.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 doctor's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at UF.
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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 doctor's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at UAF. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at UW - Madison. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The wildlife program at Oregon State University awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at Texas A&M Kingsville.
The 8th most popular school in the country for wildlife majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is South Dakota State University. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from South Dakota State.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 10th 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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. The wildlife program at Brigham Young University - Provo awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Montana State University is the 10th 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 $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from MSU Bozeman.
Clemson University is the 10th 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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from Clemson.
University of Maine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in wildlife. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in wildlife from UMaine.
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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 | 410 |
| Forestry | 116 |
| Natural Resource Management | 19 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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