Wildlife Management at Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO · Public · Certificate · Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

with a mid-sized student body of 11,132 in Westminster, CO.

Program Analysis

At $36,860 per year, Wildlife Management graduates from Front Range Community College earn slightly above the $32,058 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 81.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Wildlife Management graduates.

The median debt load of $14,900 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

With only 3 programs offering Wildlife Management nationally, this is a niche field. Front Range Community College ranks #1 among them.

One registered apprenticeship pathway (Soil Conservation Technician with a median wage of $67,950/yr) connects to Wildlife Management careers, offering a paid training alternative to the classroom model.

55 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
50
Low End
55
Score
57
High End
Earnings $36,860/yr (15% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Small (4,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$386K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
81.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,740
Out-of-state: $16,974
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,900
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Wildlife Management graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830 +4.0% 52%
Zoologists and wildlife biologists $72,860 +1.6% 55%
Conservation scientists $67,950 +3.4% 48%
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
$100,830
+4.0% growth 52% AI-proof
Zoologists and wildlife biologists
$72,860
+1.6% growth 55% AI-proof
Conservation scientists
$67,950
+3.4% growth 48% AI-proof

Wildlife Management Career Guide

Explore what Wildlife Management graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 3 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 55/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Wildlife Management at Front Range Community College?
At 55/100, Front Range Community College's Wildlife Management program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
What's the AI risk for Wildlife Management graduates from Front Range Community College?
AI exposure of 48% is a real factor. For Front Range Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($385,638) and pessimistic ($385,638) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →