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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,762/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #166 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	$469K	$472K	$447K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,392

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$120,992

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,625

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Rochester's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $38,762/yr — above the $34,545 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 1.8x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,625 debt-to-$38,762 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #166 out of 256 programs, University of Rochester's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Rochester

Admission to University of Rochester is competitive, with 36% of applicants accepted, enrolling 6,488 students in Rochester, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $120,992 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 Rochester's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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.

How affordable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Rochester after financial aid?

Sticker price is $257,392, but the average net cost is $120,992 — a 53% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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