# University of Nevada-Reno: Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 03.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/wildlife-and-wildlands-science-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,351
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,171 (U.S. median for this major: $45,348 across 37 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,150 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$823

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,171 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 5.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 6.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 6.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 8.3 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 9.9 years |

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

## Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | $46,171 | $21,150 | $15,927 | 61% |

## Careers
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $68,090 Reno, NV, $73,030 NV, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $79,160 Reno, NV, $75,180 NV, $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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