Natural Resources & Conservation Research at SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Natural Resources Conservation and Research
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,223/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)
ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #167 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 Research graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $426K $434K $418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.3x 12.5x 12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.8x 6.9x 6.6x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 30 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$34,712
Out-of-state: $62,992 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,376
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,424
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

About SUNY Brockport

With 71% of applicants admitted, SUNY Brockport prioritizes broad access, serving 5,381 students in Brockport, NY.

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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 30/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Natural Resources & Conservation Research at SUNY Brockport?
At 30/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Natural Resources & Conservation Research programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study Natural Resources & Conservation Research at SUNY Brockport?
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 →