Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Shepherd University graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shepherd 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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| 232 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $46,986 | $48,258 | #219 | $26,871 |
| 233 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $46,831 | $41,100 | #262 | $22,324 |
| 234 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $46,817 | $48,387 | #218 | $33,514 |
| 235 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $46,797 | $55,363 | #106 | $29,921 |
| 236 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,780 | $49,207 | #211 | — |
| 237 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $46,772 | $50,193 | #197 | $32,948 |
| 238 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $46,755 | $48,021 | #220 | $33,658 |
Other Majors at Shepherd University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,764 | $75,914 | #773 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,218 | $57,265 | #358 of 459 |
| Sociology | $63,412 | $33,190 | #49 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,588 | $41,766 | #684 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,953 | $39,351 | #87 of 156 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,789 | $34,287 | #27 of 63 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,353 | $23,653 | #437 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,124 | $33,059 | #58 of 423 |
| Biology | — | $49,165 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,153 | $33,587 | #317 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,992 | $46,549 | #293 of 680 |
| Social Work | $48,122 | $32,965 | #319 of 420 |
| Psychology | $41,344 | $31,282 | #936 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,581 | $27,186 | #524 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shepherd University natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,921 one year after graduating and $46,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shepherd University rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 265 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Shepherd University ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Shepherd University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($55,012), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.