Best Natural Resources Conservation and Research Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$452,750
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,840
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of California-Berkeley
Grad rate: 93.5% |
CA | +$602,488 | $80,666 | $42,708 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
VA | +$303,012 | $62,545 | $26,972 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Natural Resources Conservation and Research Degrees by State
Browse Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.