Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Smith College · Northampton, MA

CIP 03.01

$21,648Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,183Median earnings 4 years after
$42,367Median earnings 5 years after
$17,495Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Smith College earn a median of $21,648 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 $17,495, about 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bentley University
Waltham
$68,600$27,000
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$51,137$22,973
Northeastern University
Boston
$51,137$22,973
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay
$50,931$26,000
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$49,111$17,200
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$45,215$26,125
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston
$41,547$20,412
Tufts University
Medford
$40,044$18,050
Wellesley College
Wellesley
$37,724—
Westfield State University
Westfield
$35,809$22,215
Framingham State University
Framingham
$35,032—
Clark University
Worcester
$34,500$25,360
Stonehill College
Easton
$33,692$25,000
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$29,690$22,844
Brandeis University
Waltham
$28,027—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $21,648 one year after graduation and $42,367 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,495.

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