by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $25,492. This is less than $28,748, which is the national median of all wildlife majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of wildlife bachelor's degrees went to men and 35% went to 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 Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Eastern 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 Eastern Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
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