Natural Resources & Conservation Research at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Natural Resources Conservation and Research
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,132/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)
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 | $546K | $540K | $498K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.3x | 8.2x | 7.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.7x | 3.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 44% | 33% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,460
61% growth from Year 1
About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities →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 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Natural Resources & Conservation Research program score?
This program scores 33/100 — on the lower end for Natural Resources & Conservation Research. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Natural Resources & Conservation Research to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Natural Resources & Conservation 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.
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