Natural Resources Conservation at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Natural Resources Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 24 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Northwestern University are 54% women (13) and 46% men (11).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 24 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at Northwestern University, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than 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 Northwestern University
This Natural Resources Conservation program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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