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Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,724/yr (9% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (55,700 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #171 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	$463K	$466K	$443K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	33%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	29	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$257,280

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$100,032

61% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Wellesley College's Natural Resources Conservation and Research graduates start at $37,724/yr — above the $34,545 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 1.8x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Natural Resources Conservation and Research career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #171 ranking among 256 Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs places Wellesley College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Wellesley College

Only 14% of applicants gain admission to Wellesley College, reflecting elite selectivity, with a smaller student body of 2,318 in Wellesley, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $100,032 — 61% less than the list 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

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 29/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wellesley College?

At 29/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wellesley College?

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.

What do students actually pay for Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Wellesley College?

The 61% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $257,280. At a net cost of $100,032, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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