Natural Resources & Conservation at Central Michigan University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Central Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central Michigan University is in Mount Pleasant, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Central Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Michigan University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #447 of 483 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #31 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #234 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #447 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Central Michigan University
Graduates of Central Michigan 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 | $24,559 |
| 2 years | $32,575 |
| 3 years | $36,693 |
| 4 years | $48,606 |
| 5 years | $50,246 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $48,606, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Central Michigan University is $29,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, 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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