Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Otterbein University
Westerville, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Otterbein University graduates in wildlife and wildlands science and management earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Otterbein University 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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| 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 |
| 31 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI | $42,330 | $44,046 | #26 | $27,273 |
| 32 | Otterbein University Westerville, OH | $41,121 | $43,882 | #27 | $19,801 |
| 33 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $40,434 | $43,037 | #30 | $23,715 |
| 34 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $40,149 | $45,461 | #24 | $25,492 |
| 35 | Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME | $39,017 | $41,465 | #35 | $29,312 |
Other Majors at Otterbein University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,188 | $69,287 | #705 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,328 | $44,689 | #367 of 1176 |
| Systems Engineering | — | $63,243 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,364 | $30,581 | #62 of 156 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,065 | $37,430 | #125 of 178 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $55,364 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,006 | $31,207 | #413 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,090 | $29,604 | #596 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,383 | $38,651 | #371 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,521 | $31,851 | #508 of 610 |
| Biology | $42,619 | $24,341 | #809 of 841 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $38,023 | $12,546 | #167 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Otterbein University wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,801 one year after graduating and $41,121 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Otterbein University rank for wildlife and wildlands science and management?
Among 37 colleges reporting earnings for wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates, Otterbein University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is wildlife and wildlands science and management at Otterbein University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for wildlife and wildlands science and management ($45,338), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,850.
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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.