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Associate+26% vs national median39 grads tracked

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Southeastern Illinois College

Ranked 1st of 9 associate programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,128
middle 50%: $27,525 – $40,613
Median · 5 years out
$55,464
middle 50%: $43,047 – $66,690
Median · 10 years out
$69,154
middle 50%: $47,119 – $96,791

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management (associate) graduates.

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

Graduates of Southeastern Illinois College's associate program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $33,128 one year after graduating, rising to $69,154 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% above the national median of $44,187 for this field, ranking 1st of 9 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,508 total interest

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