Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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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| 64 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $60,193 | $61,217 | #54 | $37,330 |
| 65 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $60,015 | $55,201 | #110 | $28,763 |
| 66 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $59,964 | $59,058 | #70 | $40,067 |
| 67 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $59,922 | $63,181 | #36 | $31,201 |
| 68 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $59,908 | $54,512 | #119 | $36,304 |
| 69 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $59,868 | $54,515 | #118 | $39,361 |
| 70 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $59,783 | $52,645 | #156 | $45,215 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,201 one year after graduating and $59,922 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Oakland University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,187.
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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.