Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Rhode Island
URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 17,649.
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.
URI Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Natural Resources & Conservation (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
- Master’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
Online Classes Are Available at URI
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.
URI does offer online education options in natural resources & conservation for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
URI Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings
The natural resources & conservation major at URI 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.
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at URI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of Rhode Island.
URI Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Program
About 88% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in natural resources & conservation at URI are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 122 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
URI Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program
Of the students who received a natural resources & conservation master's degree from URI, 60% were white. This is below average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation
Natural Resources & Conservation majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Rhode Island. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 49 |
| Wildlife Management | 34 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 27 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 14 |
Related Majors
- Architecture & Related Services
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physical Sciences
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Careers That Natural Resources & Conservation Grads May Go Into
A degree in natural resources & 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 RI, the home state for University of Rhode Island.
| Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
|---|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers | 1,850 | $60,890 |
| Firefighters | 1,330 | $55,240 |
| Managers | 830 | $114,660 |
| Police and Detective Supervisors | 770 | $83,830 |
| Fire Fighting Supervisors | 640 | $68,550 |
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
- Image Credit: By Tnricci under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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