Doctoral (Research)0% vs national median298 grads tracked
Natural Resources and Conservation at Oregon State University
Ranked 17th of 32 doctoral (research) programs in Natural Resources and Conservation by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$69,391
middle 50%: $56,029 – $88,109
Median · 5 years out
$90,042
middle 50%: $68,626 – $111,107
Median · 10 years out
$110,938
middle 50%: $82,614 – $131,646
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
Natural Resources and Conservation research doctorate holders start with a $69k median salary. Earnings grow to $90k at five years and $111k by year ten.
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
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,846 total interest
Same major at other universities
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$94,942 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$94,300 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$91,243 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$91,014 · 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
University of Georgia
$85,664 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Oregon State University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$171,456 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,445 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,207 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$123,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$116,256 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,634 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,381 · 5 yrs out
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