by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ATU ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from ATU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,047 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,124 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at Arkansas Tech University.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management from ATU in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in wildlife from ATU in 2021, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 4 |
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