Location: Saint Joseph, MO•In-State Tuition: $9,800•Out-of-State Tuition: $17,500
Median Earnings (1yr)
$32,199
75th percentile
Est. Median Debt
$24,649
Est. from national median (30 programs)
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Where Missouri Western State University Stands

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

Missouri Western State University (estimated ±10%)Other wildlife and wildlands science and management programs

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

Earnings Distribution

How Missouri Western State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Missouri Western State University earns $32k — 75th percentile among wildlife and wildlands science and management bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (4 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Missouri Western State UniversitySaint Joseph$9,800$32,199—$24,649*—
Northwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville$10,181$36,758$37,207—*—
Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield$9,024$26,549—$23,937*0.90
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 Missouri Western State University, approximately 28% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.