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Natural Resources Conservation in Illinois

Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 15,280 people employed in jobs related to a Conservation degree, compared to 596,850 nationwide.

Natural Resources Conservation Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Illinois

Conservation grads earn an average of $79,048 in the state and $81,765 nationwide.

Natural Resources Conservation Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,621 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $77,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 5% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,024 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,990 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,249 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in IL

Some of the careers Conservation majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Conservation Scientists 13% $81,436
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $83,485
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Park Naturalists 9% $76,516
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212
Climate Change Policy Analysts 7% $46,198
Customs Brokers 5% $67,529
Foresters 5% $93,406
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 4% $79,966
Environmental Restoration Planners 4% $61,737

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Conservation.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Natural Resource Management 3,090
Forestry 2,460
Wildlife Management 2,419
Fisheries Sciences 407
Other Resources & Conservation 132

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