Natural Resources & Conservation at Texas State University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas State University is in San Marcos, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Texas State University
Distance learning is available at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Texas State University
Rankings can help you compare Texas State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #16 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #446 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #16 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #22 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #26 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #245 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #446 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Texas State University
Those who finish Texas 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 | $37,148 |
| 2 years | $33,816 |
| 3 years | $40,342 |
| 4 years | $46,020 |
| 5 years | $50,255 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Texas State University earn a median of $46,020, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Texas State University is $24,515.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Texas State University pursue many career paths. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.