Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Wofford College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wofford 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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| 130 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $55,240 | $50,265 | #195 | $29,152 |
| 131 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $55,156 | $50,804 | #185 | $31,836 |
| 132 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $55,075 | $58,773 | #72 | $34,417 |
| 133 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $55,044 | $61,035 | #55 | $30,824 |
| 134 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $54,975 | $55,299 | #108 | $35,349 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Wofford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,520 | $64,267 | #269 of 349 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,643 | $57,335 | #203 of 452 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $78,906 | $48,055 | #43 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,576 | $51,552 | #283 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,661 | $34,277 | #146 of 565 |
| Biology | $61,484 | $24,287 | #293 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,200 | $39,499 | #65 of 225 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,036 | $34,478 | #82 of 576 |
| Psychology | $52,046 | $34,429 | #393 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $43,428 | — |
| History | — | $30,189 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wofford College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,824 one year after graduating and $55,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wofford College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Wofford College ranks #133 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Wofford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,500.
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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.