Natural Resources Conservation at Ohio State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is in Columbus, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 206 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Ohio State University-Main Campus. Of 61,443 students, 3,975 (6%) studied exclusively online and 34,956 (57%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Ohio State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #7 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 429 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #4 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #7 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 63 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #32 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #181 of 429 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Ohio State University-Main Campus’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,456 |
| 2 years | $35,671 |
| 3 years | $45,037 |
| 4 years | $47,929 |
| 5 years | $56,967 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus earn a median of $47,929, compared with $70,261 for all Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at $21,438.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Ohio State University-Main Campus are 64% women (132) and 36% men (74).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 150 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 65% were women (97) and 35% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 122 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 15% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 28%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 35 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 63% were women (22) and 37% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Of the 9 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Ohio State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at Ohio State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 16%.*
*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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
This Natural Resources Conservation program at Ohio State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 67 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 127 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at Ohio State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. 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.