Natural Resources & Conservation at Texas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Texas Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Texas Tech University
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas Tech University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 24 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #17 of 24 |
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #28 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #386 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Texas Tech University
Graduates of Texas Tech University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,605 |
| 2 years | $31,620 |
| 3 years | $40,858 |
| 4 years | $43,015 |
| 5 years | $53,216 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Texas Tech University take home a median $43,015, compared with $63,780 for all Texas Tech University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Texas Tech University stands at $24,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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 |
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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