Natural Resources & Conservation at Purdue University Global

What traits are you looking for in a natural resources and conservation school? To help you decide if Purdue University Global is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's natural resources and conservation program.

Purdue University Global is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and approximately 43,927 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students received a bachelor's degree in natural resources and conservation from Purdue University Global.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Natural Resources & Conservation section at the bottom of this page.

Purdue University Global Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
• Master’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation

Online Classes Are Available at Purdue University Global

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Purdue University Global does offer online education options in natural resources and conservation for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree

Purdue University Global Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the natural resources and conservation progam at Purdue University Global compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The natural resources and conservation major at Purdue University Global is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Natural Resources & Conservation. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools	207

In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in natural resources and conservation from Purdue University Global. This is the #208 most popular school for natural resources and conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.

Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at Purdue University Global

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources and conservation majors at Purdue University Global.

Purdue University Global Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Program

Of the 22 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in natural resources and conservation from Purdue University Global in 2021, 55% were men and 45% were women. The typical natural resources and conservation bachelor's degree program is made up of only 44% men. So male students are more repesented at Purdue University Global since its program graduates 11% more men than average.

About 73% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in natural resources and conservation at Purdue University Global are white. This is typical for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a bachelor's in natural resources and conservation.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	16
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Purdue University Global Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 natural resources and conservation major earned their master's degree from Purdue University Global.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Global with a master's in natural resources and conservation.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	0
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Purdue University Global also has a doctoral program available in natural resources and conservation. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

The following natural resources and conservation concentations are available at Purdue University Global. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Purdue University Global. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation	23

Related Majors

• Computer & Information Sciences

Careers That Natural Resources & Conservation Grads May Go Into

A degree in natural resources and conservation can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IN, the home state for Purdue University Global.

Occupation	Jobs in IN	Average Salary in IN
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	12,340	$55,310
Firefighters	7,430	$49,460
Managers	7,290	$71,560
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers	2,970	$19,900
Police and Detective Supervisors	1,610	$73,640

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.