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 #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $29,380. This is higher than $26,124, 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 $24,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the wildlife program at WVU is $326 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at West Virginia University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 wildlife majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% 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 bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Wildlife Management from WVU in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 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 master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 32 |
| Forestry | 31 |
| Natural Resource Management | 29 |
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