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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at St Lawrence University

Canton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,270/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 1.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #211 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	$438K	$444K	$426K
Earnings Multiple	1.7x	1.7x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$255,480

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$122,244

52% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $33,270/yr, roughly in line with the $34,545 national median for Natural Resources Conservation and Research. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

An earnings multiple of 1.7x 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 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #211 out of 256 programs, St Lawrence University's financial outcomes for Natural Resources Conservation and Research trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About St Lawrence University

A 58% admission rate makes St Lawrence University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 2,040 in Canton, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $122,244 over four years — 52% 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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Compare & Explore

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Consider the Trade Route?

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

How does St Lawrence University's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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.

How affordable is Natural Resources Conservation and Research at St Lawrence University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $255,480, but the average net cost is $122,244 — a 52% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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