Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 479 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $26,955 |
| 2 years | $28,735 |
| 3 years | $38,261 |
| 4 years | $45,080 |
| 5 years | $50,612 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $45,080, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison is $19,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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