Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Willamette University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette 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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| 135 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $54,957 | $50,043 | #199 | $39,588 |
| 136 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $54,687 | $56,774 | #94 | $34,374 |
| 137 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $54,666 | $53,709 | #133 | $36,409 |
| 138 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $54,657 | $54,979 | #114 | $28,697 |
| 139 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $54,597 | $55,526 | #103 | $27,663 |
| 140 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $54,579 | $53,623 | #135 | — |
| 141 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $54,516 | $53,693 | #134 | $40,752 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,060 | $32,863 | #253 of 576 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,697 one year after graduating and $54,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Willamette University ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Willamette University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.