Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN

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$29,559Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,632Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,000Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Macalester College earn a median of $29,559 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 $19,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Johns University
Collegeville
$44,047—
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$43,555$20,850
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
$39,195$21,500
Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter
$38,024$23,250
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston
$37,453$18,616
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$33,565$24,699
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$33,132$21,500
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
$30,520$24,625
St Olaf College
Northfield
$29,921$23,635

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,559 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,000.

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