Natural Resources Conservation at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Studying Online at Grand Valley State University
Online coursework is an option at Grand Valley State University. Of 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #12 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 429 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #350 of 433 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Students who complete Grand Valley 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 | $30,036 |
| 2 years | $32,245 |
| 3 years | $34,544 |
| 4 years | $43,064 |
| 5 years | $46,296 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $43,064, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Grand Valley State University is $24,158.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Grand Valley State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Grand Valley State University are 58% women (54) and 42% men (39).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 89 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Grand Valley State University, 56% were women (50) and 44% were men (39).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below 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 Grand Valley State University
The Natural Resources Conservation program at Grand Valley State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 32 |
| Environmental Studies | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.
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