Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Smith 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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| 217 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $48,321 | $49,651 | #206 | $31,097 |
| 218 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $48,309 | $51,340 | #174 | $34,434 |
| 219 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,290 | $50,916 | #180 | $28,430 |
| 220 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $48,183 | $42,430 | #259 | $21,648 |
| 221 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $48,137 | $45,981 | #239 | $29,921 |
| 222 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $48,134 | $48,938 | #214 | $36,601 |
| 223 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,085 | $51,180 | #177 | $28,175 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $52,938 | $25,023 | #176 of 576 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,648 one year after graduating and $48,183 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Smith College ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #259 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,495.
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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.