Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Brandeis University
Waltham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Brandeis University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Brandeis 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 |
| 11 | Duke University Durham, NC | $73,435 | $78,806 | #2 | $28,121 |
| 12 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $72,889 | $66,324 | #26 | $42,576 |
| 13 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $72,398 | $75,161 | #4 | $44,486 |
Other Majors at Brandeis University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $123,460 | $80,431 | #66 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $108,405 | $55,806 | #8 of 271 |
| Economics | $95,872 | $57,299 | #79 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $85,681 | — | #60 of 309 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $78,746 | — | #2 of 90 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $75,580 | $39,943 | #10 of 34 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,018 | $43,770 | #79 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $73,256 | $35,057 | #1 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $68,179 | $32,397 | #23 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $67,838 | $37,494 | #15 of 82 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,366 | $36,874 | #21 of 87 |
| Sociology | $65,481 | $45,287 | #32 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,291 | $39,867 | #38 of 576 |
| History | $59,426 | $33,903 | #68 of 459 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $58,676 | — | #2 of 255 |
| Biology | $58,384 | $37,475 | #401 of 841 |
| Anthropology | $57,423 | $35,390 | #15 of 188 |
| Area Studies | $54,306 | $43,748 | #43 of 70 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $51,615 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $47,410 | — |
| Chemistry | — | $46,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brandeis University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,027 one year after graduating and $73,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brandeis University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Brandeis University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Brandeis University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012).
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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.