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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,295/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Small (4,000 openings/yr)

ROI 9.4x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$365K	$379K	$377K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.4x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.2x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (4.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,558

12.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $20,295 per year, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates from Texas A & M University-Commerce earn below the $29,850 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,558 against $20,295/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.0 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #35 of 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs, Texas A & M University-Commerce falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

With 93% of applicants admitted, Texas A & M University-Commerce prioritizes broad access, serving 8,249 students in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Zoologists and wildlife biologists $72,860/yr

Conservation scientists $67,950/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

A score of 18/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas A & M University-Commerce worth the student debt?

Median debt of $20,558 against $20,295/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $377,190 in decade earnings vs $364,620 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management from Texas A & M University-Commerce?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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