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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,869/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 3.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #101 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$639K	$622K	$560K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$170,664

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$152,492

11% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,714

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,445

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Roger Williams University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $39,869/yr — above the $34,545 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 3.6x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,714 debt-to-$39,869 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #101 out of 256 programs, Roger Williams University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $39,869 to $68,445 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Roger Williams University

A 88% acceptance rate means Roger Williams University is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 3,957 in Bristol, RI.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary $87,710/yr

Environmental scientists and specialists, including health $80,060/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Roger Williams University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →