by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for wildlife management students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 199 degrees in wildlife management during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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The wildlife school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Wildlife Management Schools in California. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the wildlife degree levels they offer.
University of California - Davis is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in wildlife management. UC Davis is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Davis.
Graduates who receive their degree from the wildlife program make an average of $23,267 for their early career.
More information about a degree in wildlife management from University of California - Davis
Every student pursuing a degree in wildlife management needs to take a look at Humboldt State University. Located in the town of Arcata, Humboldt State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who receive their degree from the wildlife program make an average of $23,995 for their early career.
More information about a degree in wildlife management from Humboldt State UniversityExplore all the Best Wildlife Management Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 300 | 9 |
| Oregon | 266 | 18 |
| Nevada | 192 | 42 |
| Alaska | 119 | 34 |
One of 5 majors within the Natural Resources & Conservation area of study, Wildlife Management has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife, Fish & Wildl&s Science & Management | 199 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 3,437 |
| Forestry | 224 |
| Natural Resource Management | 149 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 1 |
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