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Natural Resources Conservation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Natural Resources Conservation at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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.

Natural Resources Conservation earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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).

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gender breakdown of Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral degree recipients

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 diversity of Natural Resources Conservation majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

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