Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Maine

Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maine (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Bowdoin College$38,638
University of Maine$39,297$26,5000.67
Bates College$38,437$47,210$9,6140.25
University of Southern Maine$34,465$26,5130.77
University of New England$34,434$46,507$27,0000.78
Colby College$28,216$44,699$19,3130.68
National Median$33,988$23,0100.68

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in Maine

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maine schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Maine
Orono
$12,606$39,297$26,500
Bates College
Lewiston
$63,478$38,437$9,614
University of Southern Maine
Portland
$10,920$34,465$26,513
University of New England
Biddeford
$42,550$34,434$27,000
Colby College
Waterville
$66,600$28,216$19,313

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Bowdoin College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.