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. We've also included details on how Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,549 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in wildlife from Missouri State. About 52% were men and 48% 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 Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 4 |
