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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Missouri-Columbia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Missouri-Columbia sits in Columbia, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 132 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.

Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of Missouri-Columbia. Of 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia

Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 28
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#136 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#229 of 429

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Missouri	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#6 of 28
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#15 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#136 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#229 of 429

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia

Graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia’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	$32,334
2 years	$27,805
3 years	$31,368
4 years	$45,232
5 years	$47,278

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $45,232, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $20,210.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 53% women (70) and 47% men (62).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 57 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 46% were women (26) and 54% were men (31).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	48
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 25 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 16% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Missouri-Columbia

Among the 9 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 22% were women (2) and 78% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

*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 Missouri-Columbia

This Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Missouri-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	91
Environmental Science	41

Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below 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.