Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what University of Virginia-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 95 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 483 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 479 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 95 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 483 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Students who complete University of Virginia-Main Campus’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 | $26,595 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $37,752 |
| 4 years | $47,457 |
| 5 years | $58,888 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $47,457, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at $13,952.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
- 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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