Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Marshall 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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| 251 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $44,945 | $45,210 | #246 | $30,632 |
| 252 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $44,906 | $49,055 | #212 | — |
| 253 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $44,134 | $44,871 | #248 | — |
| 254 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $43,995 | $52,049 | #164 | — |
| 255 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $43,813 | $47,859 | #222 | $27,552 |
| 256 | Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC | $43,793 | $46,996 | #231 | — |
| 257 | University of Minnesota-Morris Morris, MN | $43,584 | $41,632 | #261 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,995 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Marshall University ranks #254 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012).
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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.