by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DelVal ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at DelVal was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delaware Valley University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from DelVal go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,178 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at DelVal, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $47,516 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DelVal paid an average of $1,122 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,680 | $40,680 |
| Fees | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,750 | $14,750 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,040 | $2,040 |
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The wildlife program at DelVal awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware Valley University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the DelVal wildlife bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DelVal Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Delaware Valley University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
