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Natural Resources Management and Policy at University of Idaho

Moscow, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,542/yr (-7% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (310,400 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #20 of 26 Natural Resources Management and Policy programs

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	$445K	$449K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.7x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,264

Out-of-state: $119,136 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,128

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,542 track close to the $37,130 national median for Natural Resources Management and Policy programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 12.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,500 debt-to-$34,542 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #20 out of 26 programs, University of Idaho's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Management and Policy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Idaho

University of Idaho has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,363 students in Moscow, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Idaho's Natural Resources Management and Policy program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →