Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 03.01

$39,361Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,868Median earnings 4 years after
$65,308Median earnings 5 years after
$26,816Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $39,361 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 $26,816, about 68% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$43,038$22,483
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$41,790$14,000
Roanoke College
Salem
$39,588$27,000
Longwood University
Farmville
$39,391—
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
$38,838—
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$32,038$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $39,361 one year after graduation and $65,308 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,816.

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