Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 104 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State 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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| 243 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $46,527 | $49,930 | #200 | $28,935 |
| 244 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $46,518 | $49,920 | #201 | $25,758 |
| 245 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $46,492 | $43,479 | #254 | $22,541 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,631 one year after graduating and $46,207 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.