Natural Resources & Conservation at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in Knoxville, TN.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Among 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’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 | $30,634 |
| 2 years | $32,213 |
| 3 years | $34,667 |
| 4 years | $44,973 |
| 5 years | $50,817 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $44,973, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.