Natural Resources Management and Policy at Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
48
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,362/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (42% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (310,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $616K | $605K | $551K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.5x | 10.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 48 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$52,396
Out-of-state: $161,312 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,657
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$60,521
99% growth from Year 1
About Texas A & M University-College Station
A 63% admission rate makes Texas A & M University-College Station accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 59,099 students in College Station, TX.
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Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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$119,980/yr
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$115,440/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Texas A & M University-College Station's Natural Resources Management and Policy program score?
This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Management and Policy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Natural Resources Management and Policy to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Management and Policy careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Natural Resources Management and Policy earnings lower at Texas A & M University-College Station?
Lower starting pay at Texas A & M University-College Station may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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