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Doctoral (Research)-13% vs national median83 grads tracked

Natural Resources and Conservation at University of Maine

Ranked 27th of 32 doctoral (research) programs in Natural Resources and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$63,214
middle 50%: $51,071 – $81,357
Median · 5 years out
$78,529
middle 50%: $67,570 – $97,751
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

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 Maine's doctoral (research) program in Natural Resources and Conservation earn a median $63,214 one year after graduating, rising to $78,529 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $90,042 for this field, ranking 27th 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
5 yrs
≈ $5,456 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Arizona (The)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$86,929 · 5 yrs out
University of Georgia
$85,664 · 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
Purdue University
$77,093 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Texas Tech University
$69,154 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$65,194 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$63,874 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine

Engineering (Doctorate)
$109,443 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,801 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,751 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,497 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$97,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$95,682 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$92,861 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$92,861 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,474 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,368 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$88,019 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out

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