Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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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| 61 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $60,369 | $62,030 | #43 | $40,476 |
| 62 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $60,193 | $61,217 | #52 | $37,330 |
| 63 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA | $60,193 | $61,217 | #53 | $37,330 |
| 64 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $60,193 | $61,217 | #54 | $37,330 |
| 65 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $60,015 | $55,201 | #110 | $28,763 |
| 66 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $59,964 | $59,058 | #70 | $40,067 |
| 67 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $59,922 | $63,181 | #36 | $31,201 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,330 one year after graduating and $60,193 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.