Alaska · Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Best Natural Resources Conservation and Research institutions in Alaska, ranked by earnings

The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program focuses on the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental challenges and promote…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 03.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
34
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,927
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
36%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Conservation Scientists
$87,020
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Natural Resources Conservation and Research in Alaska

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks Public
1038%
2University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau Public
928%
3University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage Public
830%
4Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage Private not-for-profit
747%$18,927

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$67,950
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingScienceWritingCritical Thinking

What Conservation Scientists earn in Alaska

Jobs in Alaska
320
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$87,020
median $75,470
Best-paying metro
$88,960
Fairbanks-College, AK

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Natural Resources Conservation and Research programs in Alaska.

How much do Conservation Scientists earn in Alaska?+

The average annual wage for Conservation Scientists in Alaska is $87,020 (median $75,470), across about 320 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Natural Resources Conservation and Research program?+

The Natural Resources Conservation and Research program focuses on the sustainable management and conservation of natural resources. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental challenges and promote…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, speaking, science, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Conservation Scientists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.4% growth with around 2,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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