Natural Resources & Conservation at Loyola University Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Many students take online classes at Loyola University Chicago. Among 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Loyola University Chicago’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 479 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 65 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Those who finish Loyola University Chicago’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 | $31,620 |
| 2 years | $30,228 |
| 3 years | $43,090 |
| 4 years | $48,822 |
| 5 years | $56,939 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Loyola University Chicago report median earnings of $48,822, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $24,042.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Natural Resources & Conservation majors, 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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