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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,047/yr (28% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #128 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	$499K	$498K	$467K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.3x	2.2x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$215,768

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,072

50% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,047 put Saint Johns University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program 28% above the national median of $34,545 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

At 2.3x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 6% 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 #128 ranking among 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs places Saint Johns University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Saint Johns University

Saint Johns University accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 1,468 students in Collegeville, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $108,072 — 50% less than the list 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

What does a 34/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Saint Johns University?

At 34/100, 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 Saint Johns 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 →