Here is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University as a strong choice for wildlife management, ranked #19 out of 53 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 19 of 53 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 13 |
Here is each degree level granted in wildlife management at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in wildlife management.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for wildlife management at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
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 |
West Virginia University granted 61 bachelor’s completions in wildlife, fish and wildlands science and management in the latest year of data — 39% to women and 61% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Wildlife Management | 11 |