General Natural Resources Conservation at Mountain Empire Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Mountain Empire Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mountain Empire Community College sits in Big Stone Gap, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 general natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Mountain Empire Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mountain Empire Community College
Many students take online classes at Mountain Empire Community College. Of 2,116 students, 678 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 934 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Mountain Empire Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Mountain Empire Community College are 26% women (6) and 74% men (17).
General Natural Resources Conservation Associate’s Program at Mountain Empire Community College
Among the 11 associate’s general natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Mountain Empire Community College, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at Mountain Empire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the General Natural Resources Conservation program at Mountain Empire Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Natural Resources Conservation majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $50,097 |
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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