Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · DePaul University · Chicago, IL

CIP 03.01

$26,381Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,622Median earnings 4 years after
$53,761Median earnings 5 years after
$24,500Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at DePaul University earn a median of $26,381 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 $24,500, about 93% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$36,409$22,250
Augustana College
Rock Island
$35,669$26,000
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$31,369$18,925
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$30,797$22,808
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago
$30,490—
Knox College
Galesburg
$28,757$26,000
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest
$26,998—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from DePaul University make?

The median salary is $26,381 one year after graduation and $53,761 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,500.

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