Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in wildlife and wildlands science and management earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana Compares for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
All 37 colleges reporting wildlife and wildlands science and management earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley City State University Valley City, ND | $69,799 | $72,314 | #1 | $44,253 |
| 2 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $56,437 | $57,380 | #3 | $43,282 |
| 3 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $54,449 | $61,804 | #2 | $28,748 |
| 4 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,623 | $54,490 | #5 | $39,483 |
| 5 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $50,171 | $47,752 | #17 | $35,979 |
| 6 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $49,948 | $52,664 | #9 | $27,762 |
| 7 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $49,040 | $46,844 | #20 | $35,806 |
| 8 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $48,882 | $53,398 | #7 | $30,924 |
| 9 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $47,496 | $43,249 | #29 | $25,563 |
| 10 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $47,370 | $43,633 | #28 | $27,698 |
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| 24 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $44,818 | $46,396 | #21 | $22,354 |
| 25 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $44,272 | $51,260 | #10 | $33,603 |
| 26 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $43,844 | $49,645 | #13 | $28,751 |
| 27 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $43,286 | $47,283 | #18 | $28,339 |
| 28 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $43,171 | $45,906 | #22 | $31,022 |
| 29 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $42,618 | $45,695 | #23 | $26,549 |
| 30 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $42,567 | $42,312 | #33 | $22,411 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,339 one year after graduating and $43,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for wildlife and wildlands science and management?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates, The University of Montana ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is wildlife and wildlands science and management at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for wildlife and wildlands science and management ($45,338), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.