Natural Resources & Conservation at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University
Many students take online classes at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Appalachian State University
Use these rankings to compare Appalachian State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #391 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Appalachian State University
Those who finish Appalachian State University’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 | $21,973 |
| 2 years | $23,069 |
| 3 years | $28,022 |
| 4 years | $36,423 |
| 5 years | $41,388 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $36,423, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $23,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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