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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,513/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 3.0x earnings multiple

Ranked #221 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	$624K	$609K	$550K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.0x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	22	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$200,440

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$107,940

46% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

10.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,826

106% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,513/yr, Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from St. John's University-New York land near the $34,545 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x 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 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$29,513 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #221 out of 256 programs, St. John's University-New York's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,513 to $60,826 over five years (106% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About St. John's University-New York

With 80% of applicants admitted, St. John's University-New York prioritizes broad access, serving 9,742 students in Queens, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $107,940 over four years — 46% below sticker 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

How does St. John's University-New York'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 →