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Doctoral (Research)-2% vs national median149 grads tracked

Natural Resources and Conservation at Texas A&M University

Ranked 19th of 32 doctoral (research) programs in Natural Resources and Conservation by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$58,019
middle 50%: $45,159 – $77,482
Median · 5 years out
$88,538
middle 50%: $68,164 – $106,946
Median · 10 years out
$107,201
middle 50%: $83,018 – $131,239

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 Texas A&M University's doctoral (research) program in Natural Resources and Conservation earn a median $58,019 one year after graduating, rising to $107,201 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $90,042 for this field, ranking 19th 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
4.9 yrs
≈ $5,518 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Madison
$91,243 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$91,014 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
$90,301 · 5 yrs out
Oregon State University
$90,042 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$89,177 · 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
University of Virginia
$84,761 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas A&M University

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$186,537 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$180,116 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$156,283 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$144,354 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$134,215 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$124,690 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$122,898 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$120,639 · 5 yrs out
Science Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$119,132 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$115,828 · 5 yrs out

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