Natural Resources Conservation at Colby College
If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Colby College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colby College is in Waterville, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 52 natural resources conservation graduations were recorded at Colby College.
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Online Class Availability at Colby College
Colby College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Colby College
Rankings can help you compare Colby College’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #21 of 48 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #193 of 433 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #295 of 429 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Colby College
Graduates of Colby College’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 | $37,156 |
| 3 years | $40,423 |
| 4 years | $44,699 |
| 5 years | $53,972 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Colby College take home a median $44,699, compared with $72,678 for all Colby College graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Colby College is $19,313.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Colby College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Colby College are 65% women (34) and 35% men (18).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Colby College
Of the 52 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Colby College, 65% were women (34) and 35% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Colby College, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at Colby College
The Natural Resources Conservation program at Colby College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 19 |
| Environmental Science | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at Colby College 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 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
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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