Natural Resources Conservation and Research at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 252 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,906 | $49,055 | #212 | — |
| 253 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $44,134 | $44,871 | #248 | — |
| 254 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $43,995 | $52,049 | #164 | — |
| 255 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $43,813 | $47,859 | #222 | $27,552 |
| 256 | Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC | $43,793 | $46,996 | #231 | — |
| 257 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $43,584 | $41,632 | #261 | — |
| 258 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $43,204 | $38,046 | #264 | $22,791 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,552 one year after graduating and $43,813 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, The University of Montana ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.