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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141 | Mahwah, NJ | $44,165 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,142 | 73.2% | 71.9% | |
| #142 | University Of VermontPublic | Burlington, VT | $44,131 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,958 | 60.0% | 78.6% |
| #143 | Ruston, LA | $44,120 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,529 | 72.6% | 57.6% | |
| #144 | Stephenville, TX | $44,092 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $15,477 | 94.2% | 51.2% | |
| #145 | Saint Johns UniversityPrivate | Collegeville, MN | $44,047 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $12,907 | 90.5% | 75.7% |
| #146 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | Corvallis, OR | $43,971 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $13,219 | 78.8% | 70.6% |
| #147 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | Morgantown, WV | $43,942 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,217 | 86.3% | 61.2% |
| #148 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | Villanova, PA | $43,798 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $16,914 | 25.1% | 92.4% |
| #149 | University Park, PA | $43,760 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $18,032 | 80.3% | 85.7% | |
| #150 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $43,726 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $23,374 | 76.0% | 73.3% |
| #151 | Las Cruces, NM | $43,551 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $5,104 | 75.7% | 52.2% | |
| #152 | East Lansing, MI | $43,531 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $8,119 | 83.9% | 82.2% | |
| #153 | Tifton, GA | $43,482 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $4,191 | 77.2% | 29.1% | |
| #154 | Corpus Christi, TX | $43,425 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $10,936 | 89.5% | 33.7% | |
| #155 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | Northfield, MN | $43,254 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,504 | 52.1% | 83.5% |
| #156 | Allendale, MI | $43,064 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,395 | 94.7% | 68.7% | |
| #157 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | Shepherdstown, WV | $43,029 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $7,488 | 95.7% | 49.5% |
| #158 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | Queens, NY | $42,932 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $1,816 | 68.5% | 60.2% |
| #159 | Lincoln, NE | $42,896 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $11,899 | 77.1% | 65.8% | |
| #160 | Cookeville, TN | $42,869 Median Natural Resources Earnings | $9,641 | 83.2% | 54.2% |
