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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Oregon

What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what University of Oregon. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Oregon is located in Eugene, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 146 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Online Class Availability at University of Oregon

Many students take online classes at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Oregon

Use these rankings to compare University of Oregon’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#5 of 10
Best Value	Oregon	#5 of 10
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#60 of 81
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#62 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#275 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 433

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#5 of 10
Best Value	Oregon	#5 of 10
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#60 of 81
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#62 of 83
Best Value	Nationwide	#275 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#292 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Oregon

Students who complete University of Oregon’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	$23,540
2 years	$21,781
3 years	$28,131
4 years	$35,916
5 years	$47,594

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Oregon report median earnings of $35,916, compared with $57,490 for all University of Oregon graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Oregon is $20,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Oregon are 75% women (109) and 25% men (37).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 137 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 74% were women (101) and 26% were men (36).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	99
Hispanic / Latino	19
Black / African American	1
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	8
Unknown	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 4 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, above the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Oregon

Of the 5 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 20% of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at University of Oregon, higher than 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 Oregon

This Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Oregon breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Environmental Studies	89
Environmental Science	57

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Oregon work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.