University of Virginia-Main Campus — Charlottesville, VA

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

at University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $26,595/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $18,056/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $77,690 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$41,803/yr

Starting Salary

$26,595

Finish Rate

94.4%

$41,803/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $18,056/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $23,747/yr)

4 Years Total

$167,212

Typical Debt

$15,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,466

What You'd Really Pay

$77,690

That's about $171/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$265,950

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$77,690

Salary Boost

+-11%

Ahead After 10 Years

$188,260

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost25.9/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.2/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.