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 Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $28,751. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 23 wildlife students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Murray State University.
