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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | Montana State UniversityPublic | Bozeman, MT | $33,612 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $16,713 | 86.8% | 57.4% |
| #262 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | Canton, NY | $33,270 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,250 | 58.5% | 79.7% |
| #263 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | Rock Hill, SC | $32,925 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,361 | 75.1% | 61.2% |
| #264 | Mcdaniel CollegePrivate | Westminster, MD | $32,925 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,334 | 83.6% | 63.8% |
| #265 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $32,833 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #266 | University Of MainePublic | Orono, ME | $32,833 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,800 | 95.7% | 56.4% |
| #267 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | Purchase, NY | $32,569 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,320 | 72.8% | 61.6% |
| #268 | Saint Joseph, MO | $32,199 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,342 | — | 39.8% | |
| #269 | Camarillo, CA | $31,938 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,077 | 93.1% | 53.4% | |
| #270 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $31,839 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $262 | 54.0% | 61.0% |
| #271 | Warren Wilson CollegePrivate | Swannanoa, NC | $31,820 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $19,447 | 77.6% | 43.1% |
| #272 | Fort Myers, FL | $31,324 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,146 | 76.8% | 56.0% | |
| #273 | Gunnison, CO | $31,313 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,573 | 97.5% | 50.7% | |
| #274 | Framingham, MA | $31,305 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,802 | 84.9% | 49.5% | |
| #275 | Suny BrockportPublic | Brockport, NY | $31,223 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,097 | 71.3% | 56.6% |
| #276 | El Paso, TX | $31,207 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,413 | 99.9% | 46.0% | |
| #277 | Honolulu, HI | $31,038 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,397 | 69.7% | 62.6% | |
| #278 | Wofford CollegePrivate | Spartanburg, SC | $30,824 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,804 | 58.6% | 80.8% |
| #279 | Utah State UniversityPublic | Logan, UT | $29,870 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,601 | 93.6% | 57.3% |
| #280 | Chicago, IL | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,691 | 70.4% | 16.8% |
