Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Nevada-Reno
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #51 of 90 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 88 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno
Students who complete University of Nevada-Reno’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,228 |
| 2 years | $29,946 |
| 3 years | $32,100 |
| 4 years | $40,846 |
| 5 years | $62,323 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Nevada-Reno take home a median $40,846, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Nevada-Reno stands at $17,575.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Nevada-Reno go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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