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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121 | University Of WyomingPublic | Laramie, WY | $45,685 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,602 | 97.4% | 59.9% |
| #122 | Westfield, MA | $45,493 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,168 | 80.7% | 54.9% | |
| #123 | Columbus, OH | $45,367 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,259 | 50.8% | 87.7% | |
| #124 | Clemson UniversityPublic | Clemson, SC | $45,306 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $14,212 | 38.0% | 87.9% |
| #125 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | Saint Peter, MN | $45,254 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,799 | 61.8% | 75.8% |
| #126 | Nacogdoches, TX | $45,244 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,426 | 88.3% | 51.7% | |
| #127 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | Carlisle, PA | $45,238 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $17,167 | 43.1% | 83.4% |
| #128 | Lowell, MA | $45,215 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,460 | 85.2% | 70.1% | |
| #129 | Mount Pleasant, MI | $45,187 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,672 | 91.0% | 61.8% | |
| #130 | University Of ArizonaPublic | Tucson, AZ | $45,144 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,043 | 85.7% | 65.9% |
| #131 | Valley City, ND | $45,038 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,030 | 69.3% | 48.1% | |
| #132 | Kutztown, PA | $45,019 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,925 | 94.8% | 54.1% | |
| #133 | Madison, WI | $45,001 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $4,458 | 43.4% | 89.3% | |
| #134 | Ellensburg, WA | $44,968 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,978 | 90.2% | 49.9% | |
| #135 | Kansas City, MO | $44,938 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,214 | 75.0% | 55.9% | |
| #136 | Flint, MI | $44,916 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,994 | 68.8% | 44.6% | |
| #137 | University Of UtahPublic | Salt Lake City, UT | $44,911 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,447 | 87.2% | 63.9% |
| #138 | Colby CollegePrivate | Waterville, ME | $44,699 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $6,072 | 6.8% | 90.2% |
| #139 | Texas State UniversityPublic | San Marcos, TX | $44,695 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,144 | 89.5% | 56.2% |
| #140 | Whitewater, WI | $44,455 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,426 | 82.8% | 64.3% |
