Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 03.01

$28,121Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,435Median earnings 4 years after
$78,003Median earnings 5 years after
$11,875Median federal debt
54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Duke University earn a median of $28,121 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 $11,875, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Appalachian State University
Boone
$27,631$20,500
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 Duke University make?

The median salary is $28,121 one year after graduation and $78,003 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,875.

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