Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Offered at 124 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 22 | — | $41,730 | $12,000 |
| Bachelor's | 57 | $34,955 | $51,157 | $22,218 |
| Master's | 20 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 11 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Arizona University | AZ | $33,817 | $48,695 | $20,829 |
| 2 | Front Range Community College | CO | — | $46,996 | $11,000 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Range Community College | CO | — | $46,096 | — |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | PA | — | $42,786 | $12,489 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | — | $42,786 | $12,489 |
| 4 | Haywood Community College | NC | — | $41,864 | — |
| 5 | Garrett College | MD | — | $41,730 | — |
| 6 | Minnesota North College | MN | — | $41,564 | $12,000 |
| 7 | Hocking College | OH | $29,341 | $39,357 | $11,000 |
| 8 | Finger Lakes Community College | NY | — | $38,400 | $11,000 |
| 9 | The College of the Florida Keys | FL | — | $28,774 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley City State University | ND | — | $63,106 | $19,000 |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University | TX | $36,571 | $62,050 | — |
| 3 | Utah State University | UT | $37,077 | $58,113 | — |
| 4 | Auburn University | AL | $29,215 | $57,740 | $25,000 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno | NV | $41,941 | $57,343 | $22,500 |
| 6 | University of California-Davis | CA | $35,913 | $56,519 | $12,000 |
| 7 | Montana State University | MT | $46,321 | $55,192 | — |
| 8 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | NM | $36,493 | $54,885 | $12,391 |
| 9 | South Dakota State University | SD | $36,694 | $53,342 | $22,837 |
| 10 | University of Rhode Island | RI | $35,117 | $52,835 | $22,250 |
| 11 | West Virginia University | WV | $33,653 | $52,808 | $22,250 |
| 12 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | NH | $35,126 | $52,792 | $27,000 |
| 13 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $32,295 | $52,657 | $18,545 |
| 14 | Missouri State University-Springfield | MO | $38,247 | $52,631 | $22,500 |
| 15 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | NY | $34,955 | $51,930 | $26,476 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | FL | $58,857 | — | — |
| 2 | Clemson University | SC | $49,255 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in wildlife and wildlands science and management reports median earnings of $34,955. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
