Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Ferrum College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ferrum 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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| 200 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $49,706 | $43,623 | #252 | $28,026 |
| 201 | University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston, MN | $49,610 | $47,388 | #226 | $37,453 |
| 202 | Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | $49,586 | $50,429 | #190 | $33,069 |
| 203 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $49,527 | $45,099 | #247 | — |
| 204 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY | $49,489 | $47,103 | #229 | — |
| 205 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $49,332 | $52,645 | #157 | $32,706 |
| 206 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $49,170 | $45,984 | #238 | $26,123 |
Other Majors at Ferrum College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,235 | $42,080 | #147 of 660 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,070 | — | #714 of 796 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,664 | $29,100 | #326 of 345 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $42,229 | — | #153 of 156 |
| Psychology | $37,841 | — | #1006 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $33,795 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferrum College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferrum College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Ferrum College ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #247 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Ferrum College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012).
← All data for Ferrum College · Methodology
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.