Natural Resources & Conservation at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is located in Dekalb, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Of 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) studied exclusively online and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Northern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Illinois University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #130 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Graduates of Northern Illinois 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 | $32,157 |
| 2 years | $32,058 |
| 3 years | $41,943 |
| 4 years | $42,069 |
| 5 years | $48,605 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $42,069, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Northern Illinois University comes in at $26,625.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Northern Illinois University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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