Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI

CIP 03.01

$31,201Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,922Median earnings 4 years after
$57,419Median earnings 5 years after
$19,187Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Oakland University earn a median of $31,201 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 $19,187, about 61% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$37,170$23,080
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
$35,656$24,187
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$33,156—
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$32,118$22,587
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$29,264$15,500
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$28,430$28,644
Northern Michigan University
Marquette
$26,266$22,566
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$21,919—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Oakland University make?

The median salary is $31,201 one year after graduation and $57,419 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,187.

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