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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,514/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #108 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	$518K	$515K	$479K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.7x	11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,432

Out-of-state: $110,992 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,696

-72% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,071

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,722

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program produces graduates earning $33,514/yr — within striking distance of the $34,545 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.7x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,071 represents roughly 8 months of the $33,514 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #108 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $33,514 to $49,722 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Nebraska-Lincoln

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Nebraska-Lincoln is accessible to most applicants, serving 18,887 students in Lincoln, NE.

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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 Nebraska-Lincoln?

A score of 36/100 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 $479,269 in decade earnings vs $517,773 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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