Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree
Allegheny College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny 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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| 173 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $51,465 | $53,277 | #143 | — |
| 174 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $51,387 | $54,053 | #128 | $37,890 |
| 175 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths, NY | $51,359 | $48,883 | #215 | $33,398 |
| 176 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $51,265 | $52,137 | #161 | $30,552 |
| 177 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $51,265 | $54,565 | #117 | $34,875 |
| 178 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $51,181 | $53,256 | #144 | $33,262 |
| 179 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI | $51,048 | $53,118 | #150 | $32,205 |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Public Health | $64,595 | $32,328 | #46 of 215 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,552 one year after graduating and $51,265 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Allegheny College ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #161 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.