Natural Resources & Conservation at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
New Mexico State University-Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, NM.
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Online Class Availability at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at New Mexico State University-Main Campus. Among 15,408 students, 3,649 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,713 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare New Mexico State University-Main Campus’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #10 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Graduates of New Mexico State University-Main Campus’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 | $27,369 |
| 2 years | $27,890 |
| 3 years | $34,702 |
| 4 years | $43,551 |
| 5 years | $48,906 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus take home a median $43,551, compared with $50,461 for all New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from New Mexico State University-Main Campus stands at $16,449.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, 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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