Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH · Public · Associate Degree
TradeSchoolWorth Score (Base Case)
41
Strong Growth
37
Base Case
30
Conservative
Earnings
$26,914/yr (-16% vs median)
AI-Proof
Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market
Small (4,000 openings/yr)
Future-Proof Earnings
Three scenarios modeling future earnings based on technology adoption rates and job market trends for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates.
| Strong Growth Full Stability |
Base Case Moderate Changes |
Conservative Max Disruption |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $428K | $296K | $200K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 40.4x | 27.9x | 18.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 21.8x | 15.1x | 10.2x |
| Viable Career Paths | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| TradeSchoolWorth Score | 41 | 37 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as technology and market conditions evolve over time.
Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,600
Out-of-state: $19,620
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,349
46% growth from Year 1
Career Paths
Where Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates typically work. Raw data — no blending. The scenarios above model how these factors interact. This field has roughly 4,000 combined openings per year.
| Career Path | Wage | Openings/yr | Growth | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary | $100,830 | 100 | +4.0% | 52% |
| Zoologists and wildlife biologists | $72,860 | 1,400 | +1.6% | 55% |
| Conservation scientists | $67,950 | 2,500 | +3.4% | 48% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TradeSchoolWorth Score for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Hocking College?
This program scores 37/100 in the Base Case scenario, factoring in earnings, AI resilience, job market size, and earnings multiple. The score ranges from 30 (conservative) to 41 (strong growth) depending on market conditions.
How AI-proof is a career in Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management?
We model three scenarios: Strong Growth (full career stability), Base Case (moderate changes), and Conservative (maximum disruption). In the base case, Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates retain 3 of 3 viable career paths. 10-year earnings range from $200,314 (conservative) to $428,140 (strong growth).
How many job openings are there for Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management graduates?
The career paths mapped to Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management have roughly 4,000 combined job openings per year nationally, making this a small job market.
Is Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management at Hocking College worth it?
In the Base Case, this program earns 27.9x its tuition over 10 years. Even in the Conservative scenario, the multiple is 18.9x. The narrow spread between scenarios shows how stable trade careers are compared to desk jobs.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Scenarios model earnings resilience using AI exposure data and BLS job growth projections.
"Earnings Multiple" is total 10-year projected earnings divided by tuition — not a discounted financial ROI.
Last updated 2026.