Natural Resources & Conservation at University of California-Irvine
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Irvine is located in Irvine, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Irvine
Distance learning is available at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Irvine’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #14 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 90 |
| Best Value | California | #27 of 57 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #81 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Students who complete University of California-Irvine’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 | $34,369 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $43,906 |
| 4 years | $50,846 |
| 5 years | $59,960 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $50,846, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of California-Irvine is $12,477.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of California-Irvine go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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