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 North Carolina

Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Elon University$55,580
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$38,400
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$33,976$49,872$12,0440.35
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$32,948$39,680$21,5000.65
University of North Carolina Wilmington$28,935$38,508$22,3090.77
Duke University$28,121$56,777$11,8750.42
National Median$33,988$23,0100.68

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$3,571$38,400
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$33,976$12,044
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$32,948$21,500
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$7,317$28,935$22,309
Duke University
Durham
$65,805$28,121$11,875

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 Elon University, approximately 9% 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.