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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,824/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 2.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #222 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	$424K	$432K	$417K
Earnings Multiple	2.0x	2.0x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$216,400

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$115,936

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

6.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Wofford College's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program produces graduates earning $30,824/yr — within striking distance of the $34,545 national average for this field.

An earnings multiple of 2.0x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,500 debt-to-$30,824 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #222 out of 256 programs, Wofford College's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Wofford College

Wofford College's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 1,873 students in Spartanburg, SC. The average net cost of $115,936 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.

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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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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wofford College's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 22/100 — 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 →