Wildlife Biology Degree

The wildlife biology degree program at West Texas A&M University 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 Texas colleges that offer wildlife biology degrees.

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West Texas A&M University

225 College Park Drive, Weatherford, TX

History

West Texas A & M University is a public four year institution in Canyon, Texas. Established in 1910, WTAMU has gone through name and location changes and has had its share of controversy, yet has maintained its educational standards throughout. WTAMU is a leader in distance education offering individual courses online as well as three undergrad and two graduate programs that can be completed fully online. The school joined the Texas A & M University System in 1990 and currently has approximately 7000 students enrolled.

Academics

WTAMU has over 61 undergraduate degree programs, 45 graduate degree programs, and 1 doctoral program. The school believes in excellence in teaching, research and service, providing quality education and experience to its students through a dedicated faculty and modern facilities.

Programs offered include:

• Agribusiness
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance
• Criminal Justice
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll at WTAMU must meet the minimum requirements of the school. These requirements are calculated based on class placement percentage and ACT score along with the necessary courses completed as per Texas curricula. The financial aid office will assist students in determining financial aid eligibility and meting out awards.

Athletics

West Texas A & M University plays in the NCAA Division II Lonestar Conference. The school colors are maroon and white and the school mascot is the buffalo.

Athletic programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Football
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Wildlife Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Texas A&M University 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $72100
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $73820

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