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Master's-7% vs national median254 grads tracked

Natural Resources and Conservation at Northern Arizona University

Ranked 56th of 73 master's programs in Natural Resources and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$47,064
middle 50%: $32,761 – $60,647
Median · 5 years out
$64,884
middle 50%: $52,368 – $80,340
Median · 10 years out
$81,881
middle 50%: $65,986 – $102,715

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Natural Resources and Conservation (master's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Arizona University's master's program in Natural Resources and Conservation earn a median $47,064 one year after graduating, rising to $81,881 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $70,069 for this field, ranking 56th of 73 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,234 total interest

Same major at other universities

Colorado State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$65,892 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$65,255 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$65,035 · 5 yrs out
Texas A & M University at Galveston
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$64,190 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$63,959 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$63,377 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$63,151 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$63,151 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Arizona University

Education (Doctorate)
$117,305 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out

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