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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,178/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Small (4,000 openings/yr)

ROI 2.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #37 of 37 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs

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	$464K	$467K	$443K
Earnings Multiple	2.7x	2.7x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	13	13	11

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$173,200

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,972

37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,750

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,196

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,178/yr, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates from Delaware Valley University land near the $29,850 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.7x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,750 debt-to-$28,178 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #37 out of 37 programs, Delaware Valley University's financial outcomes for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,178 to $40,196 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Delaware Valley University

With 92% of applicants admitted, Delaware Valley University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,644 students in Doylestown, PA. The average net cost of $108,972 over four years represents a 37% discount from published tuition.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Zoologists and wildlife biologists $72,860/yr

Conservation scientists $67,950/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Delaware Valley University's Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management program score?

This program scores 13/100 — 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. See full methodology →