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Wildlife Management Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 188 students earned their Wildlife degrees in CA.

A Wildlife Management major is the 191st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Wildlife Management Majors in California

Wildlife majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 184
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a wildlife major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wildlife majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.7%
  • White: 52.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Wildlife Management Grads in California

4,690 people in the state and 48,170 in the nation are employed in jobs related to wildlife.

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Wages for Wildlife Management Jobs in California

A typical salary for a wildlife grad in the state is $75,980, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer wildlife degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
6,612 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,621 after graduation. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

Wildlife Management Careers in CA

Some of the careers wildlife majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $71,410
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to wildlife.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Natural Resources Conservation 3,429
Forestry 173
Natural Resource Management 128
Fisheries Sciences 14

View all majors related to Wildlife Management

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