Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management
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Education Levels of Wildlife Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 students 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 | 200 |
| Graduate Certificate | 67 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 56 |
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 data on debt ranges for wildlife majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in wildlife. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 109 |
| Women | 91 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of wildlife master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 167 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
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 $10,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at Clemson. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at UF. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% 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 Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at Mississippi State.
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 $6,774 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,162 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Sul Ross. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at UAF.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Texas Tech. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in wildlife from WVU. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,654 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,089 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from MSU Bozeman. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $6,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,700 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at 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 $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Michigan State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Texas A&M Kingsville.
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 $6,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,981 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at NMSU Main Campus. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The wildlife program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at 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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in wildlife from Iowa State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
South Dakota State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in wildlife. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to wildlife majors at South Dakota State.
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 $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in wildlife from UM.
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. The wildlife program at University of Maine awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to wildlife that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,136 |
| Natural Resource Management | 826 |
| Forestry | 302 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 41 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 16 |
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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