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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,351/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Small (4,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.4x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs Top 50%

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	$438K	$444K	$426K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.2x	12.4x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,976

Out-of-state: $103,800 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,608

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,270

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$31,366

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,351/yr, edging above the $29,850 national average for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 12.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $16,270 in median debt against $33,351 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #11 ranking among 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs places University of Nevada-Reno in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 15,723 students in Reno, NV.

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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 does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at University of Nevada-Reno?

At 29/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at University of Nevada-Reno?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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