Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Skidmore College 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore 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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| 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 |
| 175 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $51,359 | $48,883 | #215 | $33,398 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,029 | $26,058 | #213 of 576 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,512 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Skidmore College ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Skidmore College 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 $26,751.
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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.