Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Illinois 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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| 134 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $54,975 | $55,299 | #108 | $35,349 |
| 135 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $54,957 | $50,043 | #199 | $39,588 |
| 136 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $54,687 | $56,774 | #94 | $34,374 |
| 137 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $54,666 | $53,709 | #133 | $36,409 |
| 138 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $54,657 | $54,979 | #114 | $28,697 |
| 139 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $54,597 | $55,526 | #103 | $27,663 |
| 140 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $54,579 | $53,623 | #135 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,409 one year after graduating and $54,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #133 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.