A high salary does not necessarily mean high satisfaction.
After graduation, wildlife science and management graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $75,778, while the bottom 20% make closer to $33,439. The median grad salary is $50,338.
Wildlife Science and Management graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science and management is $32,616, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $44,381.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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