Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Natural Resources & Conservation
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $37,069 | $37,069 to $37,139 | 5 | 60% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,348 | $42,592 to $47,363 | 39 | 97% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2023 to 2033), about 4,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Scientists | $68,750 | +3.4% | 2,500 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $70,600 | +1.6% | 1,400 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,650 | +4% | 100 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.