Name: Natural Resources Conservation and Research (CIP 03.01): international graduates and related occupations
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1,233

International graduates, 2024–25

384 bachelor's · 670 master's · 141 doctoral

36 months

OPT after graduation

927

Four-year schools that offer it

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Occupations related to Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthSOC 19-20417,300 openings a year · 478 LCA filings7,300+6.1%$82,220478

Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-10312,100 openings a year · 23 LCA filings2,100+5.3%$73,01023

Zoologists and Wildlife BiologistsSOC 19-10231,400 openings a year · 40 LCA filings1,400+3.6%$76,78040

College teaching in this field: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

Other related occupations · 5

Compliance Officers Forest and Conservation Technicians Foresters Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology