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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Boulder, CO | $48,881 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,251 | 83.3% | 75.0% | |
| #82 | University Of IowaPublic | Iowa City, IA | $48,825 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,811 | 84.7% | 73.1% |
| #83 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | Chicago, IL | $48,822 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $28,666 | 81.4% | 76.9% |
| #84 | Durham, NH | $48,756 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,393 | 86.9% | 76.4% | |
| #85 | University Of ArkansasPublic | Fayetteville, AR | $48,428 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,017 | 71.7% | 70.0% |
| #86 | Norman, OK | $48,327 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,555 | 76.5% | 75.3% | |
| #87 | Baltimore, MD | $48,306 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,048 | 74.2% | 70.5% | |
| #88 | Fargo, ND | $48,273 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,647 | 95.8% | 63.7% | |
| #89 | Crookston, MN | $48,212 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $3,746 | 58.4% | 49.7% | |
| #90 | Raleigh, NC | $48,120 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,200 | 39.9% | 84.6% | |
| #91 | Omaha, NE | $48,074 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,908 | 86.9% | 47.5% | |
| #92 | Tempe, AZ | $47,977 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,909 | 90.2% | 67.8% | |
| #93 | Temple UniversityPublic | Philadelphia, PA | $47,803 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $23,080 | 82.9% | 74.7% |
| #94 | Baton Rouge, LA | $47,745 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,035 | 74.0% | 71.0% | |
| #95 | University Of DelawarePublic | Newark, DE | $47,730 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,354 | 65.1% | 78.8% |
| #96 | Mississippi State, MS | $47,659 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,968 | 76.3% | 62.9% | |
| #97 | Houghton, MI | $47,581 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,021 | 87.9% | 68.7% | |
| #98 | Upper Iowa UniversityPrivate | Fayette, IA | $47,573 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $27,503 | 93.4% | 41.5% |
| #99 | Charlottesville, VA | $47,457 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,123 | 16.9% | 95.3% | |
| #100 | Oakland UniversityPublic | Rochester Hills, MI | $47,284 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,004 | 70.2% | 56.9% |
