Natural Resources Conservation at George Washington University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at George Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Washington University is in Washington, DC.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at George Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at George Washington University
Online coursework is an option at George Washington University. Of 25,374 students, 3,989 (16%) studied exclusively online and 1,955 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at George Washington University
Rankings can help you compare George Washington University’s Natural Resources Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 433 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #402 of 429 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from George Washington University
Students who complete George Washington 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 | $35,320 |
| 2 years | $28,019 |
| 4 years | $60,690 |
| 5 years | $65,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from George Washington University earn a median of $60,690, compared with $92,364 for all George Washington University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from George Washington University comes in at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at George Washington University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at George Washington University are 71% women (37) and 29% men (15).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at George Washington University
Of the 36 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at George Washington University, 83% were women (30) and 17% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at George Washington University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at George Washington University
Among the 15 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at George Washington University, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at George Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at George Washington University, below 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 George Washington University
This Natural Resources Conservation program at George Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 37 |
| Environmental Science | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at George Washington University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation majors, 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.