by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from ATU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,652 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $250 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
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Of the 18 wildlife students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ATU, about 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
ATU does not offer an online option for its wildlife bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 wildlife majors earned their master's degree from ATU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Arkansas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 7 |
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