Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 03.01

$31,512Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,961Median earnings 4 years after
$47,669Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
63Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Portland State University earn a median of $31,512 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 $25,000, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$39,479$20,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$39,479$20,500
University of Portland
Portland
$35,349$22,375
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$30,632$20,793
University of Oregon
Eugene
$30,200$19,332
Willamette University
Salem
$28,697$21,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $31,512 one year after graduation and $47,669 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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