Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer wildlife management.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering wildlife management. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife management.
Wildlife Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $37,268 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, wildlife management students accumulate a median of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of wildlife management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of wildlife management bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into 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 management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of wildlife management master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of wildlife management master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 91% of graduates 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 management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the wildlife management majors at West Virginia University.
This wildlife management program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 72 |
West Virginia University granted 72 degrees in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management in the most recent reporting year — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).