Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland 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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| 76 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $59,333 | $53,989 | #130 | $38,876 |
| 77 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $59,329 | $52,068 | #163 | $41,152 |
| 78 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $59,071 | $62,135 | #41 | $35,650 |
| 79 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,961 | $59,308 | #64 | $31,512 |
| 80 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $58,784 | $55,950 | #99 | $31,835 |
| 81 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $58,517 | $53,247 | #146 | — |
| 82 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $58,495 | $59,490 | #63 | $30,835 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,512 one year after graduating and $58,961 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Portland State University ranks #79 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Portland State University · Methodology
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.
