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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #221 | Missoula, MT | $37,812 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,521 | 95.6% | 45.4% | |
| #222 | Chattanooga, TN | $37,770 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,492 | 77.0% | 53.1% | |
| #223 | Saint Michael's CollegePrivate | Colchester, VT | $37,716 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,855 | 91.8% | 68.9% |
| #224 | University Of ToledoPublic | Toledo, OH | $37,702 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,763 | 94.8% | 55.6% |
| #225 | Portland, ME | $37,568 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,226 | 79.3% | 46.3% | |
| #226 | Bemidji State UniversityPublic | Bemidji, MN | $37,392 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,918 | 70.7% | 53.4% |
| #227 | San Marcos, CA | $37,364 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,812 | 95.7% | 54.2% | |
| #228 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | Doylestown, PA | $37,218 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,575 | 92.5% | 52.2% |
| #229 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $37,208 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,592 | 75.8% | 73.7% | |
| #230 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | Bridgewater, VA | $37,208 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,410 | 90.8% | 49.4% |
| #231 | Maryville, MO | $37,207 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,120 | 85.9% | 57.5% | |
| #232 | Cincinnati, OH | $36,997 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,108 | 87.7% | 71.5% | |
| #233 | Lancaster, PA | $36,848 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,331 | 31.8% | 86.0% | |
| #234 | Richmond, KY | $36,641 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,107 | 78.1% | 49.7% | |
| #235 | Kent, OH | $36,622 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,912 | 86.7% | 65.5% | |
| #236 | University Of DubuquePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $36,560 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $16,617 | 86.9% | 41.0% |
| #237 | Eckerd CollegePrivate | Saint Petersburg, FL | $36,542 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $26,746 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| #238 | Boone, NC | $36,423 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,370 | 88.6% | 73.1% | |
| #239 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | Hanover, NH | $36,141 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $2,978 | 6.2% | 96.0% |
| #240 | University Of OregonPublic | Eugene, OR | $35,916 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,975 | 85.1% | 71.5% |
