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, and more. Also, learn how UAF ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from UAF. This makes it the #3 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAF was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in wildlife from UAF. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 wildlife majors earned their master's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 8 |
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