Location: Fort Collins, CO•In-State Tuition: $12,896•Out-of-State Tuition: $33,751•Admission Rate: 90%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$28,748
Est. from national median (37 programs)
Est. Median Debt
$24,649
Est. from national median (30 programs)

Where Colorado State University-Fort Collins Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all wildlife and wildlands science and management bachelors's programs nationally

Colorado State University-Fort Collins (estimated ±10%)Other wildlife and wildlands science and management programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Colorado State University-Fort CollinsFort Collins$12,896$28,748*—$24,649*—
Valley City State UniversityValley City$8,514$44,253*$45,038$25,500*0.58
Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches$10,600$43,282*$51,550$31,000*0.72
Brigham Young University-IdahoRexburg$4,656$39,896*——*—
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings$9,299$39,483*$42,593$24,798*0.63
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville$10,181$36,758*$37,207—*—
National Median—$28,748*—$24,937*0.87
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with wildlife and wildlands science and management graduates

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

$72,860/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Conservation Scientists

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.

$69,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Range Managers

Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

$69,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Park Naturalists

Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

$69,060/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Colorado State University-Fort Collins, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 37 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.