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Natural Resources Management and Policy at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,553/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 26 Natural Resources Management and Policy programs Top 50%

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	$526K	$523K	$487K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.8x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.3x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	58	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,336

Out-of-state: $71,416 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$54,904

-55% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,495

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,081

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates start at $40,553/yr — above the $37,130 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Natural Resources Management and Policy programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Natural Resources Management and Policy's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,495 represents roughly 6 months of the $40,553 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #8 of 26 Natural Resources Management and Policy programs, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $40,553 to $53,081 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

A 90% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,104 students in Stevens Point, WI.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Natural Resources Management and Policy at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point?

A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Natural Resources Management and Policy field.

Will AI replace Natural Resources Management and Policy careers?

With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $486,611 in decade earnings vs $525,542 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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