General Natural Resources Conservation at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study General Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 44 general natural resources conservation degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 80% women (35) and 20% men (9).
General Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 41 bachelor’s general natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 80% were women (33) and 20% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 12% of General Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Students who finish General Natural Resources Conservation program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.