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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Connecticut

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at University of Connecticut. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 80 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at University of Connecticut.

Studying Online at University of Connecticut

Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Connecticut

Rankings can help you compare University of Connecticut’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#6 of 6
Best Value	New England (Region)	#19 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#22 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#194 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#281 of 429

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Connecticut	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Connecticut	#6 of 6
Best Value	New England (Region)	#19 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#22 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#194 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#281 of 429

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Connecticut

Those who finish University of Connecticut’s Natural Resources Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,857
2 years	$30,047
3 years	$39,844
4 years	$46,035
5 years	$53,791

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Connecticut report median earnings of $46,035, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Connecticut is $22,692.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Connecticut, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Connecticut are 65% women (52) and 35% men (28).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Connecticut

Among the 70 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Connecticut, 70% were women (49) and 30% were men (21).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 20% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 7 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Connecticut, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 29% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Connecticut, above the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Connecticut

Of the 3 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at University of Connecticut, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Connecticut

This Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Connecticut includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	32
Environmental Studies	25
Environmental Science	23

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Connecticut 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.