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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,586/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #202 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs

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	$455K	$459K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.2x	12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.2x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	26	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,848

Out-of-state: $74,488 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,180

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,661

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

SUNY College at Potsdam's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $27,586/yr, trailing the $34,545 national average by 20%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Natural Resources Conservation and Research's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 11 months of the $27,586 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #202 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, SUNY College at Potsdam falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $27,586 to $38,661 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About SUNY College at Potsdam

A 85% acceptance rate means SUNY College at Potsdam is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 1,951 in Potsdam, NY. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at SUNY College at Potsdam?

A score of 26/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $437,038 in decade earnings vs $454,548 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Natural Resources Conservation and Research from SUNY College at Potsdam?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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