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Natural Resources Management and Policy at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,681/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (310,400 openings/yr)

ROI 6.4x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 26 Natural Resources Management and Policy programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$485K	$486K	$458K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.3x	6.4x	6.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$76,448

Out-of-state: $155,528 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,044

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$70,732

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $41,681 per year, Natural Resources Management and Policy graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earn slightly above the $37,130 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 6.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 42% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$41,681 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #14 out of 26 programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Management and Policy trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 11,230 students in Durham, NH.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's Natural Resources Management and Policy program score?

This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources Management and Policy. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Natural Resources Management and Policy to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources Management and Policy careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 42% 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 →