Natural Resources Policy at Western Carolina University
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Policy, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 natural resources policy graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Studying Online at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Policy graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Policy graduates at Western Carolina University are 37% women (10) and 63% men (17).
Natural Resources Policy Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 27 bachelor’s natural resources policy degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 37% were women (10) and 63% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Natural Resources Policy bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 20%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Policy Graduates
Students who finish Natural Resources Policy program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Policy majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
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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