Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Colby College · Waterville, ME

CIP 03.01

$28,216Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,719Median earnings 4 years after
$53,972Median earnings 5 years after
$19,313Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Colby College earn a median of $28,216 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 $19,313, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maine
Orono
$39,297$25,334
Bates College
Lewiston
$38,437$9,614
University of Southern Maine
Portland
$34,465$26,000
University of New England
Biddeford
$34,434$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,216 one year after graduation and $53,972 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,313.

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