Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

STEM • Natural Resources And Conservation

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals 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. 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.

Numbers at a glance

156th
Popular nationwide
344
Search Rank on O's List
57
Colleges offer it
1,734
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
820
Women
914

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O's Insights on Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 90% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

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