Bachelor's-3% vs national median150 grads tracked
Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Lynchburg
Ranked 89th of 159 bachelor's programs in Natural Resources Conservation and Research by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,617
middle 50%: $25,084 – $49,750
Median · 5 years out
$54,875
middle 50%: $40,613 – $71,834
Median · 10 years out
$66,251
middle 50%: $52,232 – $84,610
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
Graduates earn a median of $34k in their first year. Mid-career earnings reach $55k after five years.
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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,534 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northern Illinois University
$55,604 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$55,464 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$55,363 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$55,137 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$55,008 · 5 yrs out
University of Toledo
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$54,728 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana Tech University
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana Western (The)
$54,615 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$54,485 · 5 yrs out
Bridgewater College
$54,427 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$54,419 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Lynchburg
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$97,706 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$88,155 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$88,155 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$87,351 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$74,752 · 5 yrs out
Economics (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$70,214 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$67,216 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$64,033 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$63,610 · 5 yrs out
Marketing (Bachelor's)
$63,151 · 5 yrs out
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