Natural Resources Conservation and Research at DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
DePaul University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePaul 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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| 155 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $53,245 | $56,820 | #92 | $34,835 |
| 156 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $53,132 | $50,357 | #194 | — |
| 157 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $52,631 | $54,765 | #116 | $28,824 |
| 158 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $52,622 | $51,701 | #166 | $26,381 |
| 159 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $52,619 | $59,727 | #60 | — |
| 160 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $52,523 | $55,818 | #102 | $39,297 |
| 161 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $52,478 | $54,325 | #123 | $35,952 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePaul University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,381 one year after graduating and $52,622 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePaul University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, DePaul University ranks #158 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at DePaul University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,500.
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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.