Natural Resources & Conservation at Shepherd University
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Shepherd University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV.
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Studying Online at Shepherd University
Many students take online classes at Shepherd University. Among 3,339 students, 461 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,673 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Shepherd University
Rankings can help you compare Shepherd University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #176 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #474 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Shepherd University
Graduates of Shepherd 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 | $31,000 |
| 2 years | $23,340 |
| 3 years | $35,390 |
| 4 years | $43,029 |
| 5 years | $51,173 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Shepherd University report median earnings of $43,029, compared with $51,887 for all Shepherd University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Shepherd University comes in at $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Shepherd University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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