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Bachelor's+19% vs national median77 grads tracked

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Ranked 7th of 28 bachelor's programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,372
middle 50%: $23,290 – $43,151
Median · 5 years out
$59,253
middle 50%: $47,740 – $69,154
Median · 10 years out
$67,174
middle 50%: $56,563 – $95,590

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College's bachelor's program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $33,372 one year after graduating, rising to $67,174 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 19% above the national median of $49,731 for this field, ranking 7th of 28 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
7.6 yrs
≈ $9,122 total interest

Same major at other universities

Sul Ross State University
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$63,124 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$62,590 · 5 yrs out
Stephen F Austin State University
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
McNeese State University
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$55,740 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$54,881 · 5 yrs out
Brigham Young University - Idaho
$53,040 · 5 yrs out
Bemidji State University
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$51,325 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$50,324 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$131,581 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$123,649 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$120,780 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,095 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,501 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,433 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,267 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$109,373 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,906 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,714 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$105,787 · 5 yrs out

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