New Hampshire · Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Best colleges for Natural Resources Conservation and Research in New Hampshire

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University and Keene State College award the most Natural Resources Conservation and Research degrees in New Hampshire: 100, 15 and 14 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 New Hampshire colleges offer Natural Resources Conservation and Research and award 725 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
11
offering CIP 03.01
States & territories
56
with a program page
Degrees / yr
725
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$36,423
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,600
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Conservation Scientists
$74,300
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,28610076%—$26,750
2Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Online
$43,86850443%$34,565$32,256
3Keene State College
Keene Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$36,4231460%—$23,360
4Plymouth State University
Plymouth Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$31,8361552%—$27,000

Colleges awarding the most Natural Resources Conservation and Research degrees in New Hampshire

Top 8 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of New Hampshire
Durham Public
100$37,286
2Plymouth State University
Plymouth Public
15$31,836
3Keene State College
Keene Public
14$36,423
4Franklin Pierce University
Rindge Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
5Colby-Sawyer College
New London Private not-for-profit
5Not reported
6New England College
Henniker Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth Public
3Not reported
8Saint Anselm College
Manchester Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 3 New Hampshire colleges offering Natural Resources Conservation and Research
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)ManchesterPrivate not-for-profit504
Antioch University - New England (Graduate only)KeenePrivate not-for-profit67
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcordPublic3

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 New Hampshire

Jobs in New Hampshire
130
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$74,300
median $74,650
Best-paying metro
—

Related careers

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$86,540 avg · 1,730 jobs
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$85,120 avg · 480 jobs
Conservation Scientists
$74,300 avg · 130 jobs
Foresters
$71,450 avg · 110 jobs
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$108,310 avg · 90 jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$54,670 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

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

Which New Hampshire colleges award the most Natural Resources Conservation and Research degrees?+

University of New Hampshire (100 graduates a year), Plymouth State University (15 graduates a year) and Keene State College (14 graduates a year) award the most Natural Resources Conservation and Research degrees in New Hampshire, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 New Hampshire colleges offer Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Which Natural Resources Conservation and Research program in New Hampshire has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of New Hampshire tops the list at $37,286. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Conservation Scientists earn in New Hampshire?+

The average annual wage for Conservation Scientists in New Hampshire is $74,300 (median $74,650), across about 130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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