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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Colorado Boulder sits in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 292 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Online Class Availability at University of Colorado Boulder

Distance learning is available at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Use these rankings to compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 20
Best Value	Colorado	#8 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 429

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#1 of 20
Best Value	Colorado	#8 of 10
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#258 of 429

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Graduates of University of Colorado Boulder’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	$33,404
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$38,610
4 years	$48,881
5 years	$63,863

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $48,881, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 57% women (167) and 43% men (125).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 191 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 55% were women (106) and 45% were men (85).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	155
Hispanic / Latino	14
Asian	3
Two or More Races	13
International (Nonresident)	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 97 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 60% were women (58) and 40% were men (39).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	80
Hispanic / Latino	11
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 4 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at University of Colorado Boulder

The Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Colorado Boulder includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	292

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

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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