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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,374/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 9.6x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #144 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	$444K	$450K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.5x	9.6x	9.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,800

Out-of-state: $117,648 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,641

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,374/yr, Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of Kansas land near the $34,545 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 9.6x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,641 debt-to-$34,374 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #144 out of 256 programs, University of Kansas's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Kansas

With 88% of applicants admitted, University of Kansas prioritizes broad access, enrolling 19,857 students in Lawrence, KS.

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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 University of Kansas's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 32/100 — 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 →