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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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,715 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,748 for all wildlife students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UF was $856 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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The wildlife program at UF awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UF wildlife bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UF Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of wildlife master's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into 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 | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 173 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 58 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 45 |
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