by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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UW - Madison is in the top 10% of the country for wildlife. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 44 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 5 |
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from UW - Madison. This makes it the #16 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in wildlife from UW - Madison. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of wildlife master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 437 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Natural Resource Management | 7 |
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