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Natural Resources & Conservation at Western Carolina University

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Natural Resources & Conservation at Western Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a natural resources and conservation school? To help you decide if Western Carolina University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's natural resources and conservation program.

WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and approximately 12,243 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Natural Resources & Conservation section at the bottom of this page.

WCU Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

WCU Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

The following natural resources and conservation concentations are available at Western Carolina University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Carolina University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded

Careers That Natural Resources & Conservation Grads May Go Into

A degree in natural resources and conservation can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for Western Carolina University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 22,350 $48,420
Firefighters 14,870 $35,500
Managers 11,990 $121,500
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 4,070 $20,210
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3,790 $64,850

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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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