Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,748/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Small (4,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.9x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $555K | $548K | $504K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.1x | 10.9x | 10.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,144
Out-of-state: $135,776 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,750
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,409
82% growth from Year 1
About Auburn University
Auburn University's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 25,732 students enrolled in Auburn, AL.
See all programs and financial aid at Auburn University →Top Career Paths
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
$100,830/yr
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$72,860/yr
Conservation scientists
$67,950/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Auburn University's Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management program score?
This program scores 28/100 — on the lower end for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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