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Bachelor's+22% vs national median115 grads tracked

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at McNeese State University

Ranked 6th of 28 bachelor's programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,688
middle 50%: $30,542 – $46,687
Median · 5 years out
$60,837
middle 50%: $44,737 – $73,442
Median · 10 years out
$78,529
middle 50%: $56,312 – $111,686

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 McNeese State University's bachelor's program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $39,688 one year after graduating, rising to $78,529 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 22% above the national median of $49,731 for this field, ranking 6th 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 yrs
≈ $8,229 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
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$59,253 · 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

Other majors at McNeese State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$116,640 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$113,129 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Associate)
$107,060 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Bachelor's)
$105,976 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$105,976 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$104,798 · 5 yrs out
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Bachelor's)
$104,032 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$103,633 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$102,614 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (Associate)
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$83,179 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out

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