Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Knox College · Galesburg, IL

CIP 03.01

$28,757Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$48,613Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Knox College earn a median of $28,757 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 $26,000, about 90% 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—
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest
$26,998—
DePaul University
Chicago
$26,381$24,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Knox College make?

The median salary is $28,757 one year after graduation and $48,613 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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