Natural Resources Conservation and Research at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Dakota State 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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| 184 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $50,722 | $51,585 | #172 | $36,345 |
| 185 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $50,697 | $53,909 | #131 | $28,211 |
| 186 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $50,447 | $55,938 | #100 | $35,081 |
| 187 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,420 | $54,272 | #124 | — |
| 188 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $50,384 | $47,119 | #228 | — |
| 189 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $50,330 | $47,068 | #230 | $34,346 |
| 190 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $50,300 | $53,036 | #151 | $26,266 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,420 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012).
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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.