Natural Resources Conservation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 187 natural resources conservation graduations were recorded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 429 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #3 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #58 of 429 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduates of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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 | $29,460 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $40,221 |
| 4 years | $49,872 |
| 5 years | $55,613 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill report median earnings of $49,872, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $12,044.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 75% women (141) and 25% men (46).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 147 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 78% were women (114) and 22% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 110 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, lower than the national average of 28%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 26 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 15% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Among the 14 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, above the national average of 16%.*
*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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This Natural Resources Conservation program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 74 |
| Environmental Science | 113 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursue many career paths. 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
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