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Natural Resources Conservation at Upper Iowa University

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what Upper Iowa University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Upper Iowa University is located in Fayette, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 10 natural resources conservation graduations were recorded at Upper Iowa University.

Online & Distance Learning at Upper Iowa University

Many students take online classes 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

These rankings give you a sense of how Upper Iowa University’s Natural Resources Conservation program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Iowa	#4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#5 of 6
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#20 of 28
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#27 of 28
Best Value	Nationwide	#294 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#361 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from Upper Iowa University

Students who complete Upper Iowa University’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	$30,830
2 years	$36,560
3 years	$44,253
4 years	$47,573
5 years	$52,875

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Upper Iowa University earn a median of $47,573, compared with $54,076 for all Upper Iowa University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from Upper Iowa University is $22,251.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Upper Iowa University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at Upper Iowa University are 20% women (2) and 80% men (8).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at Upper Iowa University

Among the 10 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at Upper Iowa University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at Upper Iowa University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Unknown	1

*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 Upper Iowa University

The Natural Resources Conservation program at Upper Iowa University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	9
Environmental Science	1

Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at Upper Iowa University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.