Natural Resources & Conservation at Valley City State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Natural Resources & Conservation, consider the program at Valley City State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Valley City State University is in Valley City, ND.
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Online Class Availability at Valley City State University
Many students take online classes at Valley City State University. Among 1,806 students, 458 (25%) studied exclusively online and 550 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings at Valley City State University
Rankings can help you compare Valley City State University’s Natural Resources & Conservation program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 479 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #365 of 483 |
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Valley City State University
Those who finish Valley City State University’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 | $31,083 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $41,045 |
| 4 years | $45,038 |
| 5 years | $50,283 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Valley City State University take home a median $45,038, compared with $48,710 for all Valley City State University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Valley City State University is $25,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Resources & Conservation program at Valley City State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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