Natural Resources Conservation at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Edinburg, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 35 natural resources conservation graduations were recorded at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 28 |
| Best Value | Texas | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #19 of 429 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 433 |
Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Those who finish The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’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 | $27,477 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are 63% women (22) and 37% men (13).
Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Of the 35 bachelor’s natural resources conservation graduates at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 63% were women (22) and 37% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 91% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 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 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Natural Resources Conservation program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 35 |
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.