Natural Resources and Conservation, Other: is this bachelor's degree worth it?
National picture across 3 reporting college programs.
10-year estimate · Negative payoff
−$219,991 over 10 years
National scenario across reporting bachelor's degree programs, using median year-4 earnings, their institutions’ average net prices and a typical 4-year duration.
With these assumptions, the added earnings do not recover the cost within ten years.
65.4 yrsModeled economic break-even
−85%Modeled 10-year ROI
$48,972Observed earnings · year 4
Not reachedMaximum annual price for positive 10-year payoff
Four useful answers about Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
How much do Natural Resources and Conservation, Other bachelor's degree graduates earn?
The national median is $48,972 four years after completion across reportable bachelor's degree programs in this federal field.
How much federal debt do graduates have?
The median reported federal debt is $25,490. The figure excludes private loans and does not describe every graduate.
Does the college matter for Natural Resources and Conservation, Other?
Yes. The middle half of reporting programs ranges from $45,833 to $48,972 in observed year-4 earnings.
What careers are related to Natural Resources and Conservation, Other?
DegreeVerdict links this field to 1 displayed occupations using the official federal CIP–SOC crosswalk. Occupational wages are career context, not graduate salary promises.
PRICE SENSITIVITY
The price can change the verdict.
Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.
← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →
$0Annual price−$140,280
$8,000Annual price−$172,280
$16,000Annual price−$204,280
$20,000Current college-wide context−$220,280
$24,000Annual price−$236,280
$32,000Annual price−$268,280
$40,000Annual price−$300,280
Observed national outcomes
$48,972Median reported earnings · year 4
$43,168Average reported earnings · year 5
$25,490Median federal debt
19thYear-4 earnings percentile at this credential
Not availableIPEDS 2023–24 first-major awards across matched colleges
3With year-4 earnings
The award total covers 0 matched college records and is not extrapolated to colleges without a match.
Where the middle half of programs lands
Year‑4 earnings differ by college. This band shows the 25th percentile, national median and 75th percentile among reporting programs.
Median
25th percentile$45,833National median$48,97275th percentile$48,972
3 programs report year‑4 earnings.DECISION CHECK
What to compare before choosing a program
The national result is only the starting point. Price, debt and the college-level earnings spread can materially change the payoff.
Put the same degree side by side.
Start with the leading reportable programs, then change the selection to match your shortlist.
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Narrow one field and credential by location, sector and debt, then compare two to four programs side by side.
3 matchesSelect up to four · showing 25 currently operating colleges
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See the spread, not just the national number.
1Kansas State University$53,4012Marshall University$48,9723Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus$45,833Observed year-4 earnings · top displayed records are not a universal ranking
Related occupations, wages and demand
Official CIP–SOC links show where this field can lead. They do not imply that every graduate enters the same occupation.
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,420 median wage1,520 U.S. jobs · SOC 25-1043+2.8% projected employment, 2025–35 · 0.1k annual openingsTypical entry education: Doctoral or professional degree$50,100–$148,920 10th–90th percentile
BLS May 2025 wages and 2025–35 employment projections. Career context is separate from graduate outcomes.
Same degree, different outcomes
Compare reported outcomes using the same federal field and credential. ROI uses each institution’s average net price as a scenario, not an individual aid offer.
| # | College | Location | Earnings, year 4 | Federal debt | 10-year ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas State UniversityBachelor's Degree | Manhattan, KS | $53,401 | $23,979 | -67% | Negative payoff |
| 2 | Marshall UniversityBachelor's Degree | Huntington, WV | $48,972 | Not available | -81% | Negative payoff |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusBachelor's Degree | University Park, PA | $45,833 | $27,000 | -97% | Negative payoff |
This page keeps the field and credential level fixed. Federal categories can still combine multiple catalog programs or concentrations. Automated ROI is limited to associate and bachelor’s degrees because institution-wide annual net price is not a reliable proxy for short certificate prices. ROI is an illustrative scenario, not a federal determination.