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. Also, learn how UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,351 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a bachelor's degree in wildlife from UNR. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 55 |
| Forestry | 18 |
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