Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, NC

CIP 03.01

$25,758Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,518Median earnings 4 years after
$41,988Median earnings 5 years after
$22,354Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of North Carolina Asheville earn a median of $25,758 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 $22,354, about 87% 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
Appalachian State University
Boone
$27,631$20,500
Catawba College
Salisbury
$27,389$22,268

Highest-paying Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs nationwide →

Other programs at University of North Carolina Asheville

Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of North Carolina Asheville make?

The median salary is $25,758 one year after graduation and $41,988 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,354.

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