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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,645/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #179 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	$503K	$502K	$469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.2x	9.2x	8.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,607

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $30,645/yr, Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates from University of Arizona land near the $34,545 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.2x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,645 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #179 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, University of Arizona falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $46,607 show a 52% jump from the $30,645 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Arizona

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Arizona?

A score of 28/100 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 $469,446 in decade earnings vs $503,068 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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