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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,523/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Small (4,000 openings/yr)

ROI 6.2x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #34 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	$394K	$405K	$397K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.0x	6.2x	6.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,632

Out-of-state: $143,216 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,596

-21% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,817

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$38,745

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $25,523/yr, roughly in line with the $29,850 national median for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 6.2x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The -1% 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 $23,817 against $25,523/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #34 ranking among 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs places University of Rhode Island in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 13,822 students in Kingston, RI.

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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 18/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at University of Rhode Island?

At 18/100, 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 Rhode Island?

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 →