Natural Resources & Conservation at Northern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.
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Studying Online at Northern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Northern Michigan University. Of 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Northern Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Michigan University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #58 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #259 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Students who complete Northern Michigan University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,055 |
| 2 years | $24,708 |
| 3 years | $35,275 |
| 4 years | $36,955 |
| 5 years | $41,641 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Northern Michigan University report median earnings of $36,955, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Northern Michigan University is $25,562.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Northern Michigan 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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