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Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Montana

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Montana
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.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at The University of Montana

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

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