Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Washington College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington College 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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| 230 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $47,202 | $47,480 | #225 | — |
| 231 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $47,114 | $43,397 | #255 | — |
| 232 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $46,986 | $48,258 | #219 | $26,871 |
| 233 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $46,831 | $41,100 | #262 | $22,324 |
| 234 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $46,817 | $48,387 | #218 | $33,514 |
| 235 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $46,797 | $55,363 | #106 | $29,921 |
| 236 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,780 | $49,207 | #211 | — |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,305 | — | #371 of 576 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,324 one year after graduating and $46,831 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Washington College ranks #233 by median pay four years after graduation, and #262 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Washington College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,529.
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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.