Field of study · CIP 03.99
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
Offered at 16 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 7 | $30,975 | $47,525 | — |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Davis | CA | — | $60,557 | — |
| 2 | Juniata College | PA | $30,975 | $47,525 | — |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $30,902 | $43,404 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Kansas State University | KS | $42,158 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon State University | OR | $56,735 | — | — |
| 2 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $56,735 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
ForestryBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $63,583Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $59,310Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $57,655Wildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $51,157Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and ManagementBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $49,649
Quick answers
- How much do natural resources and conservation, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in natural resources and conservation, other reports median earnings of $30,975. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
