Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Ithaca College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ithaca 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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| 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 |
| 224 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $48,010 | $45,696 | #243 | $26,032 |
| 225 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,709 | $55,227 | #109 | $27,339 |
| 226 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $47,534 | $43,250 | #256 | — |
| 227 | Manchester University North Manchester, IN | $47,391 | $50,842 | #184 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ithaca College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,032 one year after graduating and $48,010 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ithaca College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Ithaca College ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #243 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Ithaca College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,051.
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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.