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. In addition, we cover how WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from WVU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVU is $29,470. This is higher than $28,748, which is the national median for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $42,202 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,223 for all wildlife majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the wildlife program at WVU is $326 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 wildlife majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Wildlife Management from WVU in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 28 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 25 |
| Forestry | 23 |
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