Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE.
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Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Many students take online classes at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #265 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #222 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #265 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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 | $29,641 |
| 2 years | $31,990 |
| 3 years | $36,751 |
| 4 years | $42,896 |
| 5 years | $49,722 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln take home a median $42,896, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln is $24,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, 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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