Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Southern Oregon University · Ashland, OR

CIP 03.01

$30,632Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,945Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,793Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Southern Oregon University earn a median of $30,632 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 $20,793, about 68% 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
Portland State University
Portland
$31,512$25,000
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 Southern Oregon University make?

The median salary is $30,632 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,793.

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