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Bachelor's+26% vs national median347 grads tracked

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Ranked 4th of 28 bachelor's programs in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,834
middle 50%: $25,528 – $50,582
Median · 5 years out
$62,590
middle 50%: $47,392 – $75,262
Median · 10 years out
$79,459
middle 50%: $64,599 – $106,554

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 Texas A&M University - Kingsville's bachelor's program in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management earn a median $36,834 one year after graduating, rising to $79,459 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 26% above the national median of $49,731 for this field, ranking 4th 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
≈ $8,394 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
Stephen F Austin State University
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
McNeese State University
$60,837 · 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

Other majors at Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$111,653 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$108,603 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,975 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,352 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$101,008 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$97,565 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,189 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$90,933 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$88,942 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$87,154 · 5 yrs out

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