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 UNH ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNH was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,698 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNH, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $54,262 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of wildlife bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 71 |
| Natural Resource Management | 16 |
| Forestry | 6 |
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