Natural Resources & Conservation at Tennessee Technological University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Tennessee Technological University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
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Studying Online at Tennessee Technological University
Many students take online classes at Tennessee Technological University. Of 10,511 students, 1,033 (10%) studied exclusively online and 3,063 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Tennessee Technological University
Use these rankings to compare Tennessee Technological University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 95 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #146 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Tennessee Technological University
Graduates of Tennessee Technological 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 | $26,665 |
| 2 years | $32,213 |
| 3 years | $33,199 |
| 4 years | $42,869 |
| 5 years | $46,021 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Tennessee Technological University report median earnings of $42,869, compared with $56,495 for all Tennessee Technological University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Tennessee Technological University comes in at $13,673.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Tennessee Technological University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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