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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Kentucky

Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Kentucky

If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky

Distance learning is available at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Kentucky

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #6 of 6
Best Value Southeast (Region) #54 of 95
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #62 of 95
Best Value Nationwide #238 of 479
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #371 of 483

Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Kentucky

Students who complete University of Kentucky’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Kentucky
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,800
2 years $32,307
3 years $35,429
4 years $42,691
5 years $54,775

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Kentucky earn a median of $42,691, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at University of Kentucky

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $25,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

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