Natural Resources & Conservation at Upper Iowa University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, you may want to check out the program at Upper Iowa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Upper Iowa University is in Fayette, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Upper Iowa University
Distance learning is available at Upper Iowa University. Of 3,941 students, 2,959 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 939 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Upper Iowa University
Use these rankings to compare Upper Iowa University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #340 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #393 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Upper Iowa University
Students who complete Upper Iowa 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 | $30,830 |
| 2 years | $36,560 |
| 3 years | $44,253 |
| 4 years | $47,573 |
| 5 years | $52,875 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Upper Iowa University take home a median $47,573, compared with $54,076 for all Upper Iowa University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Upper Iowa University stands at $22,251.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Upper Iowa University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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