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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,908/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 9.1x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs Top 25%

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	$596K	$584K	$532K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.3x	9.1x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	43	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$64,320

Out-of-state: $158,880 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,724

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

7.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,519

61% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Delaware's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $38,908/yr — above the $34,545 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.1x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 11% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $25,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $38,908 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #37 of 256 nationally, this is a top-5% Natural Resources Conservation and Research program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $62,519 show a 61% jump from the $38,908 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Delaware

University of Delaware's 65% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 18,812 students in Newark, DE.

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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 University of Delaware?

A score of 43/100 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 $531,574 in decade earnings vs $596,077 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Delaware's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program stand out?

Ranked #37 of 256 programs nationally, University of Delaware lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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