Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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

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$57,788Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,568Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$57,931Median federal debt
103Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $57,788 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $74,607 four years after graduating (middle half: $55,183–$98,711). Median debt is $57,931, about 100% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$58,561$22,600
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$52,302—
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$37,354$39,488

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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 $57,788 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,931.

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