Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, CO

CIP 03.01

$34,346Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,330Median earnings 4 years after
$48,025Median earnings 5 years after
$14,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $34,346 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 $14,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$30,747$19,750
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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $34,346 one year after graduation and $48,025 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.

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