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 #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for wildlife list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wildlife Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Wildlife Management Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in wildlife management. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Wildlife majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,636 a year. This is less than $28,748, which is the national median of all wildlife majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMaine was $1,158 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 30 wildlife students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMaine, about 40% were men and 60% were 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMaine 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 UMaine Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in wildlife from UMaine in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the wildlife majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 64 |
| Forestry | 32 |
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