Natural Resources Conservation at College of the Desert
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Desert is in Palm Desert, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at College of the Desert.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at College of the Desert
Online coursework is an option at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at College of the Desert are 55% women (12) and 45% men (10).
Natural Resources Conservation Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Of the 5 associate’s natural resources conservation graduates at College of the Desert, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, lower than 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 College of the Desert
The Natural Resources Conservation program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 21 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at College of the Desert pursue many career paths. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.