Natural Resources Conservation at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at Harrisburg Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Harrisburg Area Community College sits in Harrisburg, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 11 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Harrisburg Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 55% women (6) and 45% men (5).
Natural Resources Conservation Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 11 associate’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Harrisburg Area Community College, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, 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 Harrisburg Area Community College
The Natural Resources Conservation program at Harrisburg Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 11 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at Harrisburg Area Community 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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