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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Vermont

If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at University of Vermont. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Vermont is located in Burlington, VT.

During the most recent reporting year, 258 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at University of Vermont.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Vermont

Many students take online classes at University of Vermont. Of 14,476 students, 456 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,228 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at University of Vermont

Rankings can help you compare University of Vermont’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#2 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#17 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#26 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#213 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#256 of 429

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Vermont	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Vermont	#2 of 5
Best Value	New England (Region)	#17 of 47
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#26 of 48
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#213 of 433
Best Value	Nationwide	#256 of 429

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from University of Vermont

Those who finish University of Vermont’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,599
2 years	$27,301
3 years	$36,134
4 years	$44,131
5 years	$49,751

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Vermont earn a median of $44,131, compared with $56,910 for all University of Vermont graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from University of Vermont stands at $21,632.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Vermont, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at University of Vermont are 68% women (175) and 32% men (83).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at University of Vermont

Of the 245 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at University of Vermont, 69% were women (168) and 31% were men (77).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	218
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	6
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	11

Minority students account for 6% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, lower than the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at University of Vermont

Among the 8 master’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at University of Vermont, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 12% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at University of Vermont, below the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at University of Vermont

Of the 5 doctoral natural resources conservation graduates at University of Vermont, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Vermont

This Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Vermont offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	32
Environmental Studies	121
Environmental Science	105

Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at University of Vermont go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.