Natural Resources & Conservation at Clemson University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Clemson University
Many students take online classes at Clemson University. Of 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Clemson University
Use these rankings to compare Clemson University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 483 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 479 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 483 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Clemson University
Students who complete Clemson 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 | $37,069 |
| 2 years | $32,768 |
| 3 years | $35,811 |
| 4 years | $45,556 |
| 5 years | $52,546 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Clemson University earn a median of $45,556, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Clemson University comes in at $22,950.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Clemson University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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