Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Roanoke 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 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roanoke 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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| 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 |
| 137 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $54,666 | $53,709 | #133 | $36,409 |
| 138 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $54,657 | $54,979 | #114 | $28,697 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,198 | $36,220 | #18 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,604 | — | #108 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Sociology | $59,580 | $38,983 | #89 of 462 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,040 | — | #211 of 660 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,974 | $19,925 | #83 of 137 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,588 one year after graduating and $54,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Roanoke College ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #199 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Roanoke 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 $27,000.
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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.