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Natural Resources Conservation at DePaul University

Natural Resources Conservation at DePaul University

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at DePaul University.

Online Class Availability at DePaul University

Online coursework is an option at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at DePaul University

Rankings can help you compare DePaul University’s Natural Resources Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #9 of 10
Best Value Illinois #9 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #46 of 63
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #57 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #334 of 433
Best Value Nationwide #346 of 429

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from DePaul University

Students who complete DePaul University’s Natural Resources Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources Conservation at DePaul University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,318
2 years $26,353
3 years $35,978
4 years $42,412
5 years $53,761

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $42,412, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources Conservation earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from DePaul University stands at $24,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at DePaul University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at DePaul University are 65% women (22) and 35% men (12).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 25 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at DePaul University, 64% were women (16) and 36% were men (9).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 15
Hispanic / Latino 4
Asian 2
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at DePaul University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at DePaul University, above the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at DePaul University

Among the 8 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at DePaul University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

DePaul University gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at DePaul University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at DePaul University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at DePaul University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at DePaul University

This Natural Resources Conservation program at DePaul University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Environmental Studies 19
Environmental Science 15

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at DePaul University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Foresters $93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,485
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Conservation Scientists $81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,966
Park Naturalists $76,516

References

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