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Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,297/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk Low (16% exposed)

Job Market Medium (11,300 openings/yr)

ROI 14.4x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 10 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$511K	$510K	$483K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.4x	13.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.2x	7.1x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	46%	43%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (7.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,534

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,294

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management program earn $42,297/yr in their first year — 28% above the $33,060 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 14.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 16% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

At $19,534 in median debt against $42,297 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #1 ranking out of 10 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management programs nationally puts University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $42,297 to $51,294 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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Top Career Paths

First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers $59,330/yr

Fishing and hunting workers N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management program score?

This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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