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Natural Resources & Conservation at Portland State University

Natural Resources & Conservation at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University

Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Portland State University

Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #9 of 10
Best Value Far Western (Region) #49 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #86 of 90
Best Value Nationwide #165 of 479
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #438 of 483

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Oregon #2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #9 of 10
Best Value Far Western (Region) #49 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #86 of 90
Best Value Nationwide #165 of 479
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #438 of 483

Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Portland State University

Graduates of Portland State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at Portland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,557
2 years $26,933
3 years $36,079
4 years $40,968
5 years $47,669

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $40,968, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at Portland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Portland State University comes in at $29,250.

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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