# Michigan State University: Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 03.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/wildlife-and-wildlands-science-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,762
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,948 (U.S. median for this major: $45,348 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,425 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,600

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,948 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 5.8 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 7.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $49,948 | $28,425 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Michigan Technological University | $38,775 | not reported | $14,182 | 68% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $67,580 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $63,500 MI, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $63,520 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $79,150 MI, $76,780 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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