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. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in wildlife.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in wildlife from UMaine. This makes it the #18 most popular school for wildlife master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in wildlife in 2021, making the school the #10 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 UMaine is $31,484. This is higher than $26,124, which is the national median for all wildlife bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, wildlife students borrow a median amount of $26,893 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all wildlife majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Maine.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of wildlife bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Wildlife Management from UMaine in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in wildlife.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 57 |
| Forestry | 37 |
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