Natural Resources & Conservation Research at Miami University-Hamilton
Hamilton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Natural Resources Conservation and Research
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
41
Optimistic
41
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,708/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Large (55,700 openings/yr)
ROI
17.3x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Natural Resources & Conservation Research graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $506K | $505K | $471K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.4x | 17.3x | 16.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.7x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 41 | 41 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,112
Out-of-state: $75,388 (6.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,449
40% growth from Year 1
About Miami University-Hamilton
a smaller institution with 2,025 students in Hamilton, OH.
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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 Miami University-Hamilton's Natural Resources & Conservation Research program score?
This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources & Conservation Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Natural Resources & Conservation Research to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources & Conservation 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 does Miami University-Hamilton rank so high for Natural Resources & Conservation Research?
The #61 ranking out of 256 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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