Median Debt
$10,160
56% below national median

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 bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (52 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Southern California$62,010$10,160
Occidental College$49,529$58,582
University of California-Berkeley$47,338$72,049$12,9880.27
University of Redlands$46,164$62,460$26,0000.56
University of Phoenix-California$44,590$46,315$44,0870.99
Santa Clara University$42,576$58,140$23,2500.55
National Median$33,988$23,0100.68

Other Natural Resources Conservation and Research Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Occidental College
Los Angeles
$63,446$49,529
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$14,850$47,338$12,988
University of Redlands
Redlands
$57,614$46,164$26,000
University of Phoenix-California
Ontario
$44,590$44,087
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
$59,241$42,576$23,250

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 Southern California, approximately 22% 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.