Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Lake Forest College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Lake Forest College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lake Forest College graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 12th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (34 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest College | $26,998 | — | $25,375* | — |
| Northern Illinois University | $36,409 | $42,069 | $26,625* | 0.73 |
| Augustana College | $35,669 | $46,929 | $26,000* | 0.73 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $31,369 | $50,978 | $21,000* | 0.67 |
| Loyola University Chicago | $30,797 | $48,822 | $24,042* | 0.78 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $30,490 | — | $20,927* | 0.69 |
| National Median | $33,988 | — | $23,010* | 0.68 |
Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University Dekalb | $12,700 | $36,409 | $26,625 |
| Augustana College Rock Island | $49,834 | $35,669 | $26,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $16,004 | $31,369 | $21,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,716 | $30,797 | $24,042 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $12,383 | $30,490 | $20,927 |
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 Lake Forest College, approximately 35% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.