Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Master's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC

CIP 03.01

$67,458Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,411Median earnings 4 years after
$91,491Median earnings 5 years after
$48,310Median federal debt
188Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Duke University earn a median of $67,458 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $74,607 four years after graduating (middle half: $55,183–$98,711). Median debt is $48,310, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$60,165—
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$55,077—
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$37,250—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $67,458 one year after graduation and $91,491 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $48,310.

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