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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #241 | Ypsilanti, MI | $35,656 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,925 | 81.3% | 45.5% | |
| #242 | Roanoke CollegePrivate | Salem, VA | $35,600 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,269 | 80.1% | 65.9% |
| #243 | Hilo, HI | $35,434 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,081 | 89.8% | 41.6% | |
| #244 | Glenville, WV | $35,416 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,878 | — | 35.5% | |
| #245 | Stillwater, OK | $35,385 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,690 | 70.9% | 65.9% | |
| #246 | West Lafayette, IN | $35,381 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $4,927 | 50.3% | 83.1% | |
| #247 | Dearborn, MI | $35,060 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,160 | 58.6% | 56.5% | |
| #248 | Hamline UniversityPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $35,060 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,011 | 89.8% | 57.7% |
| #249 | Franklin Pierce UniversityPrivate | Rindge, NH | $35,060 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $22,101 | 90.2% | 46.1% |
| #250 | Rollins CollegePrivate | Winter Park, FL | $34,849 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $25,481 | 40.6% | 76.9% |
| #251 | Marquette, MI | $34,806 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,098 | 70.0% | 50.8% | |
| #252 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | Garden City, NY | $34,704 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $22,149 | 77.5% | 68.9% |
| #253 | Fort Lewis CollegePublic | Durango, CO | $34,200 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,272 | 93.2% | 43.1% |
| #254 | Boston CollegePrivate | Chestnut Hill, MA | $33,993 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,851 | 15.7% | 91.0% |
| #255 | Pembroke, NC | $33,993 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,922 | 92.4% | 44.5% | |
| #256 | Albright CollegePrivate | Reading, PA | $33,993 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $16,982 | 86.2% | 42.1% |
| #257 | Montgomery, AL | $33,993 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,999 | 92.6% | 35.7% | |
| #258 | Asheville, NC | $33,873 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,513 | 93.9% | 54.9% | |
| #259 | Orlando, FL | $33,700 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,170 | 39.5% | 75.1% | |
| #260 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | Easton, MA | $33,692 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,388 | 72.6% | 80.8% |
