Natural Resources Conservation and Research at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State University Compares for Natural Resources Conservation and Research
All 265 colleges reporting natural resources conservation and research earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $82,861 | $72,968 | #6 | $49,111 |
| 2 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $81,292 | $92,273 | #1 | $74,546 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $78,731 | $71,640 | #8 | — |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $78,624 | $71,543 | #9 | $47,338 |
| 5 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $77,753 | $68,470 | #13 | $40,044 |
| 6 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $77,259 | $67,804 | #18 | $55,545 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $75,927 | $69,089 | #12 | $31,944 |
| 8 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $75,258 | $76,515 | #3 | $41,368 |
| 9 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $74,393 | $65,511 | #27 | $50,931 |
| 10 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $73,936 | $65,108 | #28 | $28,027 |
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| 86 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $58,229 | $53,558 | #136 | $35,867 |
| 87 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $58,229 | $53,558 | #137 | $35,867 |
| 88 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $58,229 | $53,558 | #138 | $35,867 |
| 89 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $58,215 | $52,972 | #152 | $34,090 |
| 90 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $58,119 | $62,022 | #44 | $39,545 |
| 91 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $58,106 | $53,445 | #141 | $39,671 |
| 92 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $58,065 | $53,484 | #139 | $36,423 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,090 one year after graduating and $58,215 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, San Diego State University ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,726.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.