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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 2,449 people earned their degree in wildlife management, making the major the 186th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, wildlife management graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $26,447 and had an average of $23,043 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 340 wildlife management graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,863 and $19,979 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in wildlife management. That schools that top this list have a program in wildlife management in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 12 Most Focused Colleges for Wildlife Management in the Far Western US Region

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Humboldt State University
Arcata, California

Out of the 12 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Humboldt State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Humboldt State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Arcata, California. It awarded 96 ’s wildlife degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Humboldt State University Wildlife Management Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alaska Fairbanks. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s wildlife degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Wildlife Management at University of Alaska Fairbanks

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Treasure Valley Community College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region. Treasure Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Ontario, Oregon. It awarded 6 ’s wildlife degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Wildlife Management at Treasure Valley Community College

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Out of the 12 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Coast Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Newport, Oregon, this small public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified ’s wildlife students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Wildlife Management at Oregon Coast Community College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Reno, Nevada, this large public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified ’s wildlife students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Wildlife Management at University of Nevada - Reno

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University of California - Davis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Davis is a public institution located in Davis, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 88 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full UC Davis Wildlife Management Report

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Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington

Spokane Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 9 ’s wildlife degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Wildlife Management at Spokane Community College

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 58 diplomas to qualified ’s wildlife students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #9, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s wildlife degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Wildlife Management at UC Berkeley

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region list. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s wildlife degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Alaska Southeast did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region list. Juneau, Alaska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s wildlife degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Wildlife Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 0 degrees to qualified ’s wildlife students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Wildlife Management at UW Seattle

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