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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #13 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,924 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Knoxville paid an average of $1,137 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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The wildlife program at UT Knoxville awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Wildlife Management from UT Knoxville in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 31 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 5 |
| Natural Resource Management | 5 |
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