Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's degree · Carthage College · Kenosha, WI

CIP 03.01

$25,553Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,562Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
14Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Carthage College earn a median of $25,553 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 $27,000, about 106% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
$35,693$20,733
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
$33,408$21,000
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
$33,262$26,937
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
$32,205$22,171
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
$31,128$25,000
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
$28,824$18,875

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from Carthage College make?

The median salary is $25,553 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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