Natural Resources & Conservation at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
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Studying Online at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #277 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #127 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #277 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from West Virginia University
Graduates of West Virginia University’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 | $33,523 |
| 2 years | $29,542 |
| 3 years | $35,083 |
| 4 years | $41,452 |
| 5 years | $48,637 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $41,452, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from West Virginia University comes in at $24,290.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources & Conservation program at West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.