Master’s Degrees in Conservation Biology
Education Levels of Conservation Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 132 people earned their master's degree in conservation biology. This earns it the #548 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 275 |
| Master’s Degree | 132 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
| Basic Certificate | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Conservation Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conservation biology. About 72.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 95 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation biology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 104 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Conservation Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conservation biology. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Tufts University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Tufts. About 79% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from ESF. About 75% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Stout. Each year, around 7,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from UW - Stout. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Columbia. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women.
University of West Alabama is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation biology. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,678 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from University of West Alabama. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,862 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Central Michigan.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation biology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from USF Tampa.
The 8th most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Connecticut. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from UCONN.
The 9th most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Florida Tech.
Western Connecticut State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation biology. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from WestConn. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Frostburg State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation biology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,370 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Frostburg State.
The 12th most popular school in the country for conservation biology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Union University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in conservation biology from Union.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation biology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 2,361 |
| Marine Biology | 383 |
| Ecology | 152 |
| Evolutionary Biology | 61 |
| Environmental Biology | 50 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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