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

Murray, KY. IPEDS 157401, CIP 03.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/murray-state-university/majors/wildlife-and-wildlands-science-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,751
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,844 (U.S. median for this major: $45,348 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,504

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,844 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,242 | $26,716 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $6,347 | $27,165 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $8,104 | $34,685 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $12,811 | $54,831 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $15,450 | $66,126 | 6.4 years |

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

## Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State University | $43,844 | $21,500 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $40,149 | $19,224 | $11,040 | 50% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $71,980 KY, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage not reported metro, $61,950 KY, $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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