Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Principia College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (34 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Principia CollegeElsah | $33,280 | $30,644* | — | $25,375* | — |
 Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb | $12,700 | $36,409* | $42,069 | $26,625* | 0.73 |
 Augustana CollegeRock Island | $49,834 | $35,669* | $46,929 | $26,000* | 0.73 |
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $31,369* | $50,978 | $21,000* | 0.67 |
 Loyola University ChicagoChicago | $51,716 | $30,797* | $48,822 | $24,042* | 0.78 |
 Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago | $12,383 | $30,490* | — | $20,927* | 0.69 |
| National Median | — | $33,988* | — | $23,010* | 0.68 |
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 Principia College, approximately 0% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 8 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.