Natural Resources Conservation at Lake Superior State University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Lake Superior State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Superior State University sits in Sault Ste Marie, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at Lake Superior State University.
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Online Class Availability at Lake Superior State University
Distance learning is available at Lake Superior State University. Of 1,567 students, 128 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 521 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at Lake Superior State University
Rankings can help you compare Lake Superior State University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 429 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 433 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 429 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 433 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Lake Superior State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Lake Superior State University are 69% women (11) and 31% men (5).
Natural Resources Conservation Associate’s Program at Lake Superior State University
Of the 10 associate’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Lake Superior State University, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at Lake Superior State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Lake Superior State University
Of the 6 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Lake Superior State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Lake Superior State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Lake Superior 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 Lake Superior State University
The Natural Resources Conservation program at Lake Superior State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 10 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources Conservation program at Lake Superior State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.