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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #281 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | Wellesley, MA | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,695 | 13.9% | 91.2% |
| #282 | Menomonie, WI | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,499 | 84.7% | 52.5% | |
| #283 | Anchorage, AK | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,436 | 66.5% | 28.9% | |
| #284 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | Grand Rapids, MI | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,249 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| #285 | Hawaii Pacific UniversityPrivate | Honolulu, HI | $29,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $26,082 | 84.5% | 41.2% |
| #286 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $29,639 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $26,922 | 84.9% | 75.2% |
| #287 | Macalester CollegePrivate | Saint Paul, MN | $29,559 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,877 | 28.2% | 90.4% |
| #288 | Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | Santa Paula, CA | $29,559 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $16,761 | 78.7% | 82.0% |
| #289 | Ferrum CollegePrivate | Ferrum, VA | $29,322 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,607 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
| #290 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | Saratoga Springs, NY | $29,119 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,906 | 22.9% | 81.7% |
| #291 | University Of PortlandPrivate | Portland, OR | $28,960 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $24,994 | 95.4% | 80.4% |
| #292 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | Spokane, WA | $28,763 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $23,364 | 76.0% | 86.9% |
| #293 | Murray State UniversityPublic | Murray, KY | $28,751 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,594 | 86.2% | 59.5% |
| #294 | Smith CollegePrivate | Northampton, MA | $28,598 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,033 | 19.7% | 89.7% |
| #295 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | South Hadley, MA | $28,598 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,365 | 38.3% | 85.0% |
| #296 | Flagler CollegePrivate | Saint Augustine, FL | $28,175 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $22,668 | 78.1% | 55.9% |
| #297 | Indianapolis, IN | $28,019 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,748 | 81.4% | 53.9% | |
| #298 | Vassar CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $27,476 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,964 | 17.7% | 89.1% |
| #299 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | Collegeville, PA | $27,439 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $21,992 | 87.4% | 76.6% |
| #300 | Catawba CollegePrivate | Salisbury, NC | $27,389 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,892 | 77.7% | 52.1% |
