Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL

CIP 03.01

$26,998Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Lake Forest College earn a median of $26,998 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).

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
DePaul University
Chicago
$26,381$24,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $26,998 one year after graduation.

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