Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Endicott College

In Massachusetts, Natural Resources Conservation programs show enormous variation—from $68,600 at Bentley to around $37,000 at programs like this one. Based on comparable programs across the state, Endicott's graduates likely start around $37,000, which lands right at the state median but still below what many environmental science students expect when they choose this path. The estimated $23,430 in debt produces a manageable ratio of 0.64, meaning roughly eight months of gross income to cover what's borrowed—better than many bachelor's programs nationally.

Here's the practical reality: environmental conservation work often starts modestly regardless of where you study, and this program's estimated outcomes reflect that industry pattern rather than any particular weakness at Endicott. The school's 72% admission rate and moderate selectivity suggest it's accessible, but the limited data (too few graduates to report specific outcomes) raises questions about program size and whether it receives enough institutional resources to build strong employer connections in Massachusetts' competitive environmental sector.

The key question is opportunity cost. If your child can access University of Massachusetts programs or other state schools with stronger reported outcomes in this field, those might offer better value. But if Endicott's location in Beverly and its smaller campus environment matter for fit, the estimated debt load won't likely become crushing—assuming that $37,000 figure holds and your child enters conservation work prepared for its typically modest starting salaries.