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Natural Resources Management and Policy at Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,362/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (310,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.5x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 of 26 Natural Resources Management and Policy programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$616K	$605K	$551K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.8x	11.5x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$52,396

Out-of-state: $161,312 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,696

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,657

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,521

99% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,362 place Texas A & M University-College Station below the $37,130 national median for Natural Resources Management and Policy — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 11.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,657 debt-to-$30,362 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #15 out of 26 programs, Texas A & M University-College Station's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Management and Policy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $30,362 to $60,521 over five years (99% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Texas A & M University-College Station

A 63% admission rate makes Texas A & M University-College Station accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 59,099 students in College Station, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Texas A & M University-College Station's Natural Resources Management and Policy program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Management and Policy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Management and Policy to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Management and Policy careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Natural Resources Management and Policy earnings lower at Texas A & M University-College Station?

Lower starting pay at Texas A & M University-College Station may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →