Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Montana
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at The University of Montana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Montana
Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Among 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at The University of Montana
Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Montana | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #21 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #429 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from The University of Montana
Those who finish The University of Montana’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 | $22,959 |
| 2 years | $28,347 |
| 3 years | $34,856 |
| 4 years | $40,439 |
| 5 years | $43,883 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from The University of Montana report median earnings of $40,439, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from The University of Montana stands at $23,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at The University of Montana go on to a range of careers. Here 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 |
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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