Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

CIP 03.01

$30,747Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,337Median earnings 4 years after
$63,863Median earnings 5 years after
$19,750Median federal debt
206Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $30,747 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,012 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,435–$72,794). Median debt is $19,750, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$44,236$18,630
University of Denver
Denver
$39,017$24,750
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$34,346$14,000
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$26,123$19,646
Fort Lewis College
Durango
$22,541$14,951
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
$17,372—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $30,747 one year after graduation and $63,863 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,750.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.