Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,909
49th percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey graduates compare to all programs nationally

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all natural resources conservation and research masters programs nationally.

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 California

Natural Resources Conservation and Research masters's programs at peer institutions in California (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey$54,909$70,722
University of San Francisco$69,495$82,526
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt$63,768$53,425
California State University-Fullerton$62,270$82,776
University of California-Santa Barbara$55,039$78,327
National Median$55,058

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
$58,222$69,495
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Arcata
$7,913$63,768
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$7,073$62,270
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$14,965$55,039

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 Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, approximately 6% 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.