Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Master's degree · University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL

CIP 03.01

$57,079Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,629Median earnings 4 years after

$55,948Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Illinois Springfield earn a median of $57,079 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of Illinois Springfield make?

The median salary is $57,079 one year after graduation and $55,948 after five years.

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