Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Maryland-College Park graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maryland-College Park 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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| 74 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $59,549 | $56,882 | #90 | $43,555 |
| 75 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $59,542 | $54,179 | #126 | $49,529 |
| 76 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $59,333 | $53,989 | #130 | $38,876 |
| 77 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $59,329 | $52,068 | #163 | $41,152 |
| 78 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $59,071 | $62,135 | #41 | $35,650 |
| 79 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,961 | $59,308 | #64 | $31,512 |
| 80 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,784 | $55,950 | #99 | $31,835 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-College Park natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,152 one year after graduating and $59,329 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-College Park rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, University of Maryland-College Park ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at University of Maryland-College Park worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,607.
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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.