# The University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (bachelor's)

Knoxville, TN. IPEDS 221759, CIP 03.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-knoxville/majors/wildlife-and-wildlands-science-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,924
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,882 (U.S. median for this major: $45,348 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in TN: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,534

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,882 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,029 | $42,924 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,162 | $52,053 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,206 | $77,922 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,627 | $101,124 | 7.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,688 | $109,945 | 7.7 years |

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

## Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $48,882 | $27,000 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $45,348 | $13,673 | $14,246 | 58% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported Knoxville, TN, $70,500 TN, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $62,670 Knoxville, TN, $73,570 TN, $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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