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 Florida

Natural Resources Management and Policy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Miami$42,793
Everglades University$41,859$47,0001.12
St Petersburg College$38,766$34,0170.88
Florida Gulf Coast University$30,818$21,7300.71
National Median$37,946$25,0000.66

Other Natural Resources Management and Policy Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Everglades University
Boca Raton
$20,768$41,859$47,000
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg
$2,682$38,766$34,017
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$6,118$30,818$21,730

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 University of Miami, approximately 15% 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.