Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Macalester College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Macalester 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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| 246 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $46,207 | $49,587 | #207 | $27,631 |
| 247 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $46,112 | $42,413 | #260 | $23,437 |
| 248 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $45,955 | $50,201 | #196 | $28,188 |
| 249 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $45,632 | $43,588 | #253 | $29,559 |
| 250 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $45,233 | $43,052 | #257 | $15,681 |
| 251 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $44,945 | $45,210 | #246 | $30,632 |
| 252 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,906 | $49,055 | #212 | — |
Other Majors at Macalester College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $109,457 | $81,964 | #81 of 459 |
| Mathematics | $91,979 | $57,166 | #39 of 309 |
| Economics | $85,593 | $59,752 | #134 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,555 | $39,439 | #359 of 565 |
| Biology | $56,141 | $35,616 | #486 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,091 | $21,176 | #46 of 87 |
| Geography and Cartography | $52,557 | $30,053 | #101 of 117 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $45,450 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $38,027 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $29,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Macalester College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,559 one year after graduating and $45,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Macalester College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Macalester College ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Macalester College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.