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. We've also included details on how Paul Smith's College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at Paul Smith's College was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at Paul Smith's College is $26,369. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,124 for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Paul Smith's College, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $24,874 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 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.
Of the 18 wildlife students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Paul Smith's College, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Paul Smith's College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 40 |
| Forestry | 27 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 11 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 6 |
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