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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Nevada-Reno

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Nevada-Reno
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.

Natural Resources & Conservation earnings compared with all majors at University of Nevada-Reno

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

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