Natural Resources Conservation and Research at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason 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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| 53 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $61,905 | $58,921 | #71 | $43,671 |
| 54 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $61,382 | $54,053 | #127 | $41,547 |
| 55 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $60,965 | $65,059 | #29 | — |
| 56 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $60,874 | $55,431 | #104 | $43,038 |
| 57 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $60,864 | $61,899 | #45 | $31,817 |
| 58 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $60,728 | $64,031 | #33 | $37,170 |
| 59 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $60,665 | $64,471 | #31 | $34,465 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,038 one year after graduating and $60,874 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, George Mason University ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,483.
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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.