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Bachelor's-5% vs national median356 grads tracked

Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Ball State University

Ranked 103rd of 159 bachelor's programs in Natural Resources Conservation and Research by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,341
middle 50%: $27,146 – $48,076
Median · 5 years out
$53,866
middle 50%: $41,643 – $66,608
Median · 10 years out
$65,240
middle 50%: $52,958 – $81,750

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Ball State University's bachelor's program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research earn a median $38,341 one year after graduating, rising to $65,240 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $56,425 for this field, ranking 103rd of 159 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,054 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Minnesota - Crookston
$54,389 · 5 yrs out
Saint Olaf College
$54,382 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$54,351 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$54,187 · 5 yrs out
Randolph College
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$53,867 · 5 yrs out
Marshall University
$53,647 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$53,604 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Kansas City
$53,597 · 5 yrs out
Ferrum College
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
Sweet Briar College
$53,578 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$53,520 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Ball State University

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's)
$104,232 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$98,755 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$97,243 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,168 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$89,880 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$89,443 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$88,775 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$85,374 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$85,374 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$85,242 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,054 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$81,671 · 5 yrs out

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