Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 03.01

$27,631Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,207Median earnings 4 years after
$41,388Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
104Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Appalachian State University earn a median of $27,631 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 $20,500, about 74% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$38,400—
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$33,976$12,000
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$32,948$21,073
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$28,935$21,500
Duke University
Durham
$28,121$11,875
Catawba College
Salisbury
$27,389$22,268
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
$25,758$22,354

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,631 one year after graduation and $41,388 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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