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. In addition, we cover how UF ranks in comparison to other schools with wildlife programs.
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UF was ranked #7 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for wildlife majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from UF. This makes it the #2 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of wildlife students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $21,021. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $26,124 for all wildlife students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $20,872 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 University of Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 wildlife majors earned their bachelor's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Wildlife Management from UF in 2020-2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 119 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 49 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 44 |
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