Natural Resources & Conservation at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Ball State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, IN.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Of 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) studied exclusively online and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Ball State University
Rankings can help you compare Ball State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #223 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,766 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $41,034 |
| 4 years | $50,870 |
| 5 years | $57,266 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Ball State University earn a median of $50,870, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Ball State University is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Ball State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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