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Natural Resources Conservation at Portland State University

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

Portland State University is located in Portland, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Portland State University.

Studying Online at Portland State University

Many students take online classes at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Portland State University

These rankings give you a sense of how 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)	#42 of 81
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#81 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#398 of 433

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oregon	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#9 of 10
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#42 of 81
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#81 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#130 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#398 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Portland State University

Graduates of Portland State University’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	$27,557
2 years	$26,933
3 years	$36,079
4 years	$40,968
5 years	$47,669

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Portland State University report median earnings of $40,968, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Portland State University are 75% women (51) and 25% men (17).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 58 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Portland State University, 76% were women (44) and 24% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	47
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	4
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at Portland State University

Among the 6 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at Portland State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 17% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at Portland State University

Among the 4 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Portland State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Portland State University

This Natural Resources Conservation program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	30
Environmental Science	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.