Natural Resources Conservation and Research at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 306 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 94 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,790 | $56,778 | #93 | $30,797 |
| 95 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $57,747 | $53,191 | #147 | $37,286 |
| 96 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $57,722 | $58,686 | #73 | $36,266 |
| 97 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $57,618 | $68,165 | #15 | $50,260 |
| 98 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $57,431 | $58,390 | #74 | $26,931 |
| 99 | Towson University Towson, MD | $57,388 | $50,365 | #193 | $34,345 |
| 100 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $57,384 | $51,664 | #167 | $26,899 |
Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,243 | $77,714 | $31,665 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,260 one year after graduating and $57,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, American Public University System ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,306.
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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.