Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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

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$58,561Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,954Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,600Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Colorado State University-Fort Collins earn a median of $58,561 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 $22,600, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$57,788$57,931
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 Colorado State University-Fort Collins make?

The median salary is $58,561 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,600.

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