Bachelor's-6% vs national median256 grads tracked
Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Clemson University
Ranked 112th of 159 bachelor's programs in Natural Resources Conservation and Research by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,110
middle 50%: $26,017 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$52,864
middle 50%: $40,588 – $67,042
Median · 10 years out
$73,658
middle 50%: $49,684 – $108,135
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
Natural Resources graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $36k in year one. This increases to $53k by year five and $74k 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
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,362 total interest
Same major at other universities
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
University of Wyoming
$53,455 · 5 yrs out
Averett University
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
$52,674 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
$52,445 · 5 yrs out
Roanoke College
$52,354 · 5 yrs out
Gustavus Adolphus College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Northern Arizona University
$51,862 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Clemson University
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$103,464 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,977 · 5 yrs out
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