Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Texas Tech University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Tech 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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| 219 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $48,290 | $50,916 | #180 | $28,430 |
| 220 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $48,183 | $42,430 | #259 | $21,648 |
| 221 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $48,137 | $45,981 | #239 | $29,921 |
| 222 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $48,134 | $48,938 | #214 | $36,601 |
| 223 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $48,085 | $51,180 | #177 | $28,175 |
| 224 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $48,010 | $45,696 | #243 | $26,032 |
| 225 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $47,709 | $55,227 | #109 | $27,339 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Tech University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,601 one year after graduating and $48,134 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Tech University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Texas Tech University ranks #222 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Texas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,897.
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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.