Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,513Median earnings 4 years after
$58,276Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Minnesota State University-Mankato earn a median of $48,341. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,012 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,435–$72,794).

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
Macalester College
Saint Paul
$29,559$19,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato make?

The median salary is $48,341 and $58,276 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.