Natural Resources & Conservation at University of California-Riverside
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Riverside is in Riverside, CA.
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Studying Online at University of California-Riverside
Distance learning is available at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of California-Riverside
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Riverside’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 90 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 57 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 479 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 90 |
| Best Value | California | #32 of 57 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #73 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of California-Riverside
Students who complete University of California-Riverside’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 | $33,304 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $44,859 |
| 4 years | $53,052 |
| 5 years | $61,938 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of California-Riverside take home a median $53,052, compared with $57,708 for all University of California-Riverside graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of California-Riverside comes in at $16,157.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of California-Riverside work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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