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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,868/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 7.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #75 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	$498K	$497K	$466K
Earnings Multiple	7.6x	7.6x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	39	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$65,800

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$134,968

-105% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,649

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$64,484

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,868 put Southern New Hampshire University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program 27% above the national median of $34,545 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Natural Resources Conservation and Research's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $43,868 far exceeding the $20,649 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #75 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, Southern New Hampshire University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 156,755 students in Manchester, NH. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Southern New Hampshire University?

A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Natural Resources Conservation and Research careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $465,888 in decade earnings vs $497,743 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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