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Natural Resources Conservation in Illinois

Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 15,280 people employed in jobs related to a Conservation degree, compared to 596,850 nationwide.

Natural Resources Conservation Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Illinois

Conservation grads earn an average of $79,048 in the state and $81,765 nationwide.

Natural Resources Conservation Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 6 colleges in Illinois offering Conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $77,119 in their first year after graduation. About 5% of those who apply are admitted. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,024 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,990 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,249 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in IL

Some of the careers Conservation majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers $52,280
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators $50,883
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,485
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,966
Customs Brokers $67,529
Compliance Officers $71,138
Climate Change Policy Analysts $46,198
Industrial Ecologists $83,212
Environmental Restoration Planners $61,737

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Conservation.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Natural Resource Management 3,090
Forestry 2,460
Wildlife Management 2,419
Fisheries Sciences 407
Other Resources & Conservation 132

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View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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