Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Purdue University-Main Campus graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University-Main Campus 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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| 15 | Colgate University Hamilton, NY | $70,760 | $67,349 | #20 | $41,870 |
| 16 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $70,272 | $61,882 | #46 | $51,137 |
| 17 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $70,272 | $61,882 | #47 | $51,137 |
| 18 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $69,768 | $74,848 | #5 | $38,989 |
| 19 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $69,531 | $63,269 | #35 | $33,758 |
| 20 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $69,525 | $66,411 | #25 | $30,520 |
| 21 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $69,077 | $62,856 | #37 | $40,759 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University-Main Campus natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,989 one year after graduating and $69,768 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University-Main Campus rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Purdue University-Main Campus ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Purdue University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.