Natural Resources & Conservation at Fort Lewis College
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Fort Lewis College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Lewis College sits in Durango, CO.
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Online Class Availability at Fort Lewis College
Many students take online classes at Fort Lewis College. Of 3,544 students, 56 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 725 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Fort Lewis College
These rankings give you a sense of how Fort Lewis College’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #16 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 23 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Fort Lewis College
Students who complete Fort Lewis College’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,928 |
| 2 years | $23,745 |
| 3 years | $31,481 |
| 4 years | $34,200 |
| 5 years | $45,158 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Fort Lewis College report median earnings of $34,200, compared with $40,127 for all Fort Lewis College graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Fort Lewis College is $21,477.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Fort Lewis College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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