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Associate-21% vs national median54 grads tracked

Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Mt. Hood Community College

Ranked 18th of 20 associate programs in Natural Resources Conservation and Research by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$27,582
middle 50%: $21,101 – $36,903
Median · 5 years out
$34,840
middle 50%: $26,659 – $73,728
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Mt. Hood Community College's associate program in Natural Resources Conservation and Research earn a median $27,582 one year after graduating, rising to $34,840 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $43,894 for this field, ranking 18th of 20 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
13.8 yrs
≈ $16,121 total interest

Same major at other universities

Vermilion Community College
$42,092 · 5 yrs out
Niagara County Community College
$40,883 · 5 yrs out
Finger Lakes Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$40,865 · 5 yrs out
Treasure Valley Community College
$39,242 · 5 yrs out
Cape Cod Community College
$38,814 · 5 yrs out
Tompkins Cortland Community College
$38,771 · 5 yrs out
Pikes Peak State College
$31,772 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mountain College
$30,600 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Mt. Hood Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$97,714 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$78,278 · 5 yrs out
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,904 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Certificate)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$71,064 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$70,441 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$70,012 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate)
$69,498 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$65,498 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,498 · 5 yrs out

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