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

Westerville, OH. IPEDS 204936, CIP 03.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/otterbein-university/majors/wildlife-and-wildlands-science-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,801
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,121 (U.S. median for this major: $45,348 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,850 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,227

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,121 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,458 | $51,701 | 9.1 years |
| 30-48k | $12,659 | $52,535 | 9.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,478 | $68,384 | 12.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,061 | $95,703 | 16.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,620 | $102,173 | 18.0 years |

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

## Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otterbein University | $41,121 | $25,850 | $19,237 | 68% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $66,110 Columbus, OH, $63,160 OH, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $75,400 Columbus, OH, $74,550 OH, $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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