Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Gettysburg College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 14% more 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 Gettysburg 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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| 48 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $62,791 | $66,769 | #22 | $31,028 |
| 49 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $62,757 | $61,658 | #50 | $35,669 |
| 50 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $62,683 | $66,718 | #23 | $34,454 |
| 51 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $62,604 | $63,669 | #34 | $29,428 |
| 52 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $62,116 | $56,521 | #96 | $28,749 |
| 53 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $61,905 | $58,921 | #71 | $43,671 |
| 54 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $61,382 | $54,053 | #127 | $41,547 |
Other Majors at Gettysburg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,433 | $74,642 | #95 of 349 |
| Economics | $94,295 | $62,925 | #86 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,973 | $51,673 | #81 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,597 | $43,322 | #53 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $75,320 | $37,977 | #7 of 64 |
| Psychology | $74,466 | $50,040 | #10 of 1027 |
| Biology | $68,383 | — | #121 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $60,876 | $40,601 | #47 of 576 |
| History | $52,904 | $28,497 | #182 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $44,068 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $41,599 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $38,544 | — |
| Sociology | — | $36,396 | — |
| Music | — | $27,556 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gettysburg College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,428 one year after graduating and $62,604 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gettysburg College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Gettysburg College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Gettysburg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,889.
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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.