WhatGradsMake
Certificate (under 1 year)+23% vs national median185 grads tracked

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Northern Arizona University

Ranked 1st of 3 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,996
middle 50%: $23,241 – $43,336
Median · 5 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $40,834 – $69,154
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Arizona University's certificate (under 1 year) program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $31,996 one year after graduating, rising to $51,223 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 23% above the national median of $41,775 for this field, ranking 1st of 3 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,399 total interest

Same major at other universities

Hocking Technical College
$42,596 · 5 yrs out
Front Range Community College
$41,775 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Arizona University

Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out

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