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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Michigan-Dearborn

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what University of Michigan-Dearborn. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Dearborn sits in Dearborn, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Studying Online at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Dearborn. Of 8,104 students, 1,314 (16%) studied exclusively online and 3,952 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Michigan-Dearborn

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#2 of 15
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#6 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#8 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#44 of 63
Best Value	Nationwide	#73 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#317 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Michigan-Dearborn

Graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn’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	$28,844
2 years	$35,060
3 years	$44,902
5 years	$44,548

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn are 50% women (12) and 50% men (12).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Among the 14 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Dearborn

Among the 10 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Dearborn, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Dearborn, above the national average of 21%.*

*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 Michigan-Dearborn

The Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Michigan-Dearborn includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	5
Environmental Science	19

Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Michigan-Dearborn work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, 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.