Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Westfield State University
Westfield, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Westfield State University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westfield State 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 |
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| 168 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $51,871 | $53,298 | #142 | $30,645 |
| 169 | California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA | $51,598 | $46,951 | #232 | $30,712 |
| 170 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $51,552 | $53,728 | #132 | $32,362 |
| 171 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $51,547 | $45,393 | #245 | $35,809 |
| 172 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $51,512 | $49,029 | #213 | — |
| 173 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $51,465 | $53,277 | #143 | — |
| 174 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $51,387 | $54,053 | #128 | $37,890 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westfield State University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,809 one year after graduating and $51,547 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westfield State University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Westfield State University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #245 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Westfield State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,215.
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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.