Natural Resources programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $35,000 to $109,000 ten years after enrollment. Across 240 programs nationwide, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for career trajectories, with graduates earning $8,124 higher than the national average.
Leading the list is San Jose State University, achieving the highest program outcomes with $75,497 in graduate earnings. University of California-Berkeley follows closely at $72,049, while Colgate University rounds out the top tier at $70,524. These top-performing programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #181 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | Potsdam, NY | $41,786 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,948 | 85.5% | 47.9% |
| #182 | University Of DenverPrivate | Denver, CO | $41,565 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,820 | 71.2% | 78.0% |
| #183 | Marist CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $41,565 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $25,331 | 64.7% | 79.8% |
| #184 | Saint Cloud, MN | $41,518 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,772 | 95.0% | 46.9% | |
| #185 | Sault Ste Marie, MI | $41,188 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,949 | 68.0% | 56.9% | |
| #186 | Portland, OR | $40,968 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,558 | 90.9% | 53.1% | |
| #187 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | Athens, GA | $40,928 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,897 | 37.2% | 87.2% |
| #188 | Knox CollegePrivate | Galesburg, IL | $40,881 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,705 | 71.1% | 67.5% |
| #189 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | Lubbock, TX | $40,847 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,922 | 70.9% | 67.5% |
| #190 | Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate | Portland, OR | $40,842 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,251 | 74.5% | 71.2% |
| #191 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | Providence, RI | $40,752 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,674 | 81.1% | 46.2% |
| #192 | Flagstaff, AZ | $40,619 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,333 | 91.0% | 56.9% | |
| #193 | Bend, OR | $40,257 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,791 | 68.4% | 51.2% | |
| #194 | University Of IdahoPublic | Moscow, ID | $40,146 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,930 | 79.1% | 60.9% |
| #195 | Knoxville, TN | $40,078 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,397 | 46.0% | 73.5% | |
| #196 | Westminster UniversityPrivate | Salt Lake City, UT | $40,002 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,947 | 68.8% | 69.4% |
| #197 | Martin, TN | $39,942 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,949 | 87.3% | 54.8% | |
| #198 | Stockton UniversityPublic | Galloway, NJ | $39,765 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,774 | 88.2% | 72.0% |
| #199 | Reno, NV | $39,750 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,126 | 85.3% | 62.5% | |
| #200 | Columbia, MO | $39,741 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,599 | 77.0% | 76.2% |
