Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Houston-Clear Lake
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at University of Houston-Clear Lake. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston-Clear Lake sits in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Distance learning is available at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Among 8,137 students, 1,461 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Houston-Clear Lake
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #6 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Graduates of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,512 |
| 2 years | $54,712 |
| 3 years | $61,262 |
| 4 years | $68,540 |
| 5 years | $71,232 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Houston-Clear Lake take home a median $68,540, compared with $59,411 for all University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Houston-Clear Lake pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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