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Doctoral (Research)-5% vs national median181 grads tracked

Natural Resources and Conservation at University of Georgia

Ranked 23rd of 32 doctoral (research) programs in Natural Resources and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$66,239
middle 50%: $55,464 – $81,577
Median · 5 years out
$85,664
middle 50%: $66,779 – $109,336
Median · 10 years out
$117,024
middle 50%: $91,565 – $142,077

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Natural Resources and Conservation (doctoral (research)) graduates.

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

Graduates of University of Georgia's doctoral (research) program in Natural Resources and Conservation earn a median $66,239 one year after graduating, rising to $117,024 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $90,042 for this field, ranking 23rd of 32 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
4.7 yrs
≈ $5,104 total interest

Same major at other universities

Oregon State University
$90,042 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$89,177 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$88,538 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$88,474 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$84,761 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$82,142 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine
$78,529 · 5 yrs out
Purdue University
$77,093 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$72,585 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Georgia

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$165,511 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$152,740 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$133,826 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$121,701 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,763 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$115,996 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$115,817 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$110,805 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,259 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$106,133 · 5 yrs out

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