Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Catawba College
Salisbury, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Catawba College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 23% 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 Catawba 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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| 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 |
| 259 | Catawba College Salisbury, NC | $42,505 | $45,614 | #244 | $27,389 |
| 260 | Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA | $41,765 | $43,932 | #250 | $34,347 |
| 261 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $40,831 | $43,817 | #251 | — |
| 262 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $40,266 | $44,649 | #249 | $25,115 |
Other Majors at Catawba College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $70,522 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,718 | $46,068 | #771 of 1176 |
| Biology | $52,583 | — | #608 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,982 | $38,071 | #295 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,181 | $32,323 | #501 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,296 | $27,305 | #558 of 610 |
| Music | $39,633 | $23,577 | #192 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,389 one year after graduating and $42,505 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Catawba College ranks #259 by median pay four years after graduation, and #244 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Catawba College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,268.
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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.