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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Longwood University

Farmville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,391/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #112 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	$472K	$475K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.8x	7.8x	7.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,800

Out-of-state: $109,640 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$83,256

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,391/yr, edging above the $34,545 national average for Natural Resources Conservation and Research — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

A 7.8x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Natural Resources Conservation and Research career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #112 ranking among 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs places Longwood University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Longwood University

Longwood University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,957 students in Farmville, VA.

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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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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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

What does a 36/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Longwood University?

At 36/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Longwood University?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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