Wildlife Biology Degree

The wildlife biology degree program at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry prepares students seeking a future working with wildlife, including domestic and exotic wildlife. Students will apply biological principles to the study of vertebrate wildlife, wildlife habitats, and related ecosystems in remote and urban areas. Students who graduate from the wildlife biology degree program will have gained knowledge in animal ecology, urban ecosystems, natural and artificial habitat management, wildlife pathology, and vertebrate zoological specializations such as mammalogy, herpetology, ichthyology, ornithology, and others. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer wildlife biology degrees.

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)

310 Administration Building, Stony Brook, NY

SUNY-ESF provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Syracuse, New York and publically funded. Enrollment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is nearly 2,700 annually.

Areas of study available at SUNY-ESF include:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Architecture
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Engineering

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. A score between 1080 to 1270 on the SAT, or 23 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry admits about 50% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 33% attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found at esf.edu.

The tuition at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $8,100 per year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Students who wish to learn more about this school may visit their website at http://www.esf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Wildlife Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry offers a bachelor's degree program in wildlife biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Description

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, zoologists and wildlife biologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $73750
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $79190

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).