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Natural Resources Conservation and Research bachelor's degree outcomes at Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX · Public · Federal field 0301

Data scope

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to the same-degree benchmark.

$935 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Debt pressure
45.5% of annual earnings
Positive-payoff price ceiling
Not reached
10-year scenario
−62% · Negative payoff
Price evidence
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+46%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$37,637$55,132
Earn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
16Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
20Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
26Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Recent awardsIPEDS 2023–24 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$14,260

Institution-wide annual average net price—not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$24,617

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$54,077

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$261/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$14,260Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$25,791Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE94.0%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE53.3%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$37,637Year 1
$54,077Year 4
$55,132Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.8% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,506
Estimated loan payment$261
26borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$54,077 vs. $55,012

$935 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for—not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,000 median wageTX estimate · 5,630 jobs · 19-2041+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 7.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEnvironmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79,160 median wageTX estimate · 380 jobs · 25-1053+2.7% projected U.S. growth · 0.6k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeCompliance Officers$75,370 median wageTX estimate · 42,900 jobs · 13-1041+3.8% projected U.S. growth · 32.7k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeForest and Conservation Technicians$52,200 median wageTX estimate · 600 jobs · 19-4071-2.1% projected U.S. growth · 3.8k openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeForestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,420 median wageU.S. estimate · 1,520 jobs · 25-1043+2.8% projected U.S. growth · 0.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeForesters$80,370 median wageTX estimate · 210 jobs · 19-1032+2.2% projected U.S. growth · 0.9k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeConservation Scientists$68,620 median wageTX estimate · 1,970 jobs · 19-1031+5.3% projected U.S. growth · 2.1k openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,710 median wageTX estimate · 3,350 jobs · 19-4042+6.9% projected U.S. growth · 5.3k openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio

$3,354 higher earnings · $367 less debt · $3,424 lower annual net price

Earnings
$57,431
Debt
$24,250
Annual net price
$10,836
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College Station, TX

Texas A&M University-College Station

$3,645 higher earnings · $3,492 less debt

Earnings
$57,722
Debt
$21,125
Annual net price
$21,315
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San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

$1,518 higher earnings · $102 less debt

Earnings
$55,595
Debt
$24,515
Annual net price
$16,805
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Houston, TX

University of Houston-Clear Lake

$21,181 higher earnings

Earnings
$75,258
Debt
Not available
Annual net price
$15,563
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20 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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