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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how U of I ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $31,022. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U of I, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $35,932 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of I paid an average of $1,351 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in wildlife from U of I. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 79 |
| Natural Resource Management | 52 |
| Forestry | 39 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
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