Conservation Biology at Warren Wilson College
If you plan to study Conservation Biology, you may want to check out the program at Warren Wilson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Warren Wilson College is in Swannanoa, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 conservation biology degrees were awarded at Warren Wilson College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Warren Wilson College
Many students take online classes at Warren Wilson College. Among 791 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 131 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Conservation Biology graduates at Warren Wilson College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Conservation Biology graduates at Warren Wilson College are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).
Conservation Biology Bachelor’s Program at Warren Wilson College
Of the 13 bachelor’s conservation biology degrees awarded at Warren Wilson College, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Conservation Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Warren Wilson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Conservation Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Warren Wilson College, lower than the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Conservation Biology Graduates
Students who finish Conservation Biology program at Warren Wilson College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Conservation Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
| Range Managers | $59,935 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,048 |
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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