undergraduate
Wildlife and fisheries management
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What is a wildlife and fisheries management major?
Wildlife and fisheries management programs prepare students to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora, marine and aquatic life therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological/aquarium facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. This includes instruction in wildlife biology, marine/aquatic biology, environmental science, freshwater and saltwater ecosystems, natural resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related administrative and communications skills.
of students said great professors were a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
How much do wildlife and fisheries management majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is wildlife and fisheries management as a major?
Each year, around 2,010 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 280 students obtain an associate degree in wildlife and fisheries management. In 2021, 2,014 students received a bachelor's degree and 243 students received an associate degree. This is 3% more wildlife and fisheries management majors than there were in 2020. Wildlife and fisheries management is a relatively popular major compared to other environmental science majors.
Advice from wildlife and fisheries management majors
Share your experienceI love my department, they have great professors that are very helpful. You are not just a number, they know you by name.
Have fun and make sure to take as many internships and job opportunities as you can!
Stay passionate stay motivated and just have fun, there’s a lot to learn so just stay on top of your work
Get involved and get experience early! This career path is all about who you know and what you have done, so it is best to connect with professors early on and get as much experience as you can. Even if it is a lab internship in something that isn't exactly what you want to do, still take it! The reference will be worth it in the end.
