Illinois · Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

Best Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management program focuses on the conservation and management of wildlife and natural habitats. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in natural resources and conservation,…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 03.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
18
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Conservation Scientists
$74,990
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg Public
1855%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$67,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingScienceWritingCritical Thinking

What Conservation Scientists earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
730
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$74,990
median $72,550
Best-paying metro
$82,830
Champaign-Urbana, IL

Related careers

Conservation Scientists
$74,990 avg · 730 jobs
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$80,240 avg · 160 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management programs in Illinois.

How much do Conservation Scientists earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Conservation Scientists in Illinois is $74,990 (median $72,550), across about 730 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management program?+

The Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management program focuses on the conservation and management of wildlife and natural habitats. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in natural resources and conservation,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, science, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Conservation Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.4% growth with around 2,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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