Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 15% 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 Oberlin 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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| 238 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $46,755 | $48,021 | #220 | $33,658 |
| 239 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $46,632 | $49,763 | #202 | $34,708 |
| 240 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $46,632 | $49,763 | #203 | $34,708 |
| 241 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $46,580 | $49,708 | #204 | — |
| 242 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $46,565 | $45,750 | #241 | $30,490 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Oberlin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $129,395 | — | #26 of 459 |
| Economics | $87,120 | $61,713 | #126 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,689 | $30,187 | #117 of 565 |
| History | $60,895 | — | #49 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $55,151 | $20,905 | #42 of 70 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,906 | $19,734 | #256 of 576 |
| Psychology | $48,109 | $18,193 | #643 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,299 | — | #139 of 423 |
| Biology | $44,095 | $22,684 | #800 of 841 |
| Music | $43,343 | $17,141 | #137 of 268 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $34,593 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $23,519 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $15,501 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $12,441 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oberlin College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,580 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Oberlin College ranks #241 by median pay four years after graduation, and #204 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.