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.
Compare net price, debt, and earnings scenarios
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #321 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $22,098 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $28,140 | 72.7% | 64.3% |
| #322 | Kalamazoo, MI | $21,919 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,557 | 84.7% | 57.8% | |
| #323 | Pacific UniversityPrivate | Forest Grove, OR | $21,781 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $22,238 | 91.8% | 64.8% |
| #324 | Pitzer CollegePrivate | Claremont, CA | $21,570 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,284 | 16.7% | 83.2% |
| #325 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | Oberlin, OH | $21,508 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $19,257 | 33.0% | 79.5% |
| #326 | Commerce, TX | $20,295 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,709 | 92.6% | 45.9% | |
| #327 | Guilford CollegePrivate | Greensboro, NC | $20,140 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $20,785 | 83.8% | 47.7% |
| #328 | Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivate | New London, NH | $17,470 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,570 | 90.0% | 61.6% |
| #329 | Colorado CollegePrivate | Colorado Springs, CO | $17,372 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,732 | 20.0% | 86.0% |
| #330 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | Buffalo, NY | $15,681 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,369 | 81.8% | 70.7% |
