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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Vermont

Burlington, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,871/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.1x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #213 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	$541K	$536K	$495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.2x	7.1x	6.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$75,560

Out-of-state: $175,560 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,440

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,751

85% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,871/yr fall 22% below the $34,545 national median for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 7.1x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,500 debt-to-$26,871 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #213 out of 256 programs, University of Vermont's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $26,871 to $49,751 over five years (85% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Vermont

With a 60% acceptance rate, University of Vermont is moderately selective, serving 11,614 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 Vermont's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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.

Why are Natural Resources Conservation and Research earnings lower at University of Vermont?

Lower starting pay at University of Vermont may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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