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 Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,130 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,124 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Murray State University.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Wildlife Management from Murray State in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
