Natural Resources & Conservation at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Natural Resources & Conservation program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 95 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 483 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 479 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Those who finish University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Natural Resources & Conservation program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,341 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $38,360 |
| 4 years | $49,481 |
| 5 years | $63,196 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia take home a median $49,481, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $25,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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