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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,156/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #190 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	$456K	$461K	$438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.1x	8.2x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.7x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$56,056

Out-of-state: $125,096 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$49,120

12% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,465

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Michigan-Flint's Natural Resources Conservation and Research program produces graduates earning $33,156/yr — within striking distance of the $34,545 national average for this field.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.2x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #190 of 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs, University of Michigan-Flint falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Earnings grow from $33,156 to $40,465 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Michigan-Flint

University of Michigan-Flint's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 4,157 in Flint, MI.

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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 Michigan-Flint?

A score of 27/100 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 $438,318 in decade earnings vs $456,466 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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