Conservation Biology Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Conservation Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.1% of Conservation Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Conservation Biology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 592 people earned theirConservation Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Conservation Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 322 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 259 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Conservation Biology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Conservation Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Conservation Biology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Conservation Biology. About 71.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 69 |
| Women | 169 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Conservation Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 65.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 7.1% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 13.9% |
| International Students | 5 | 2.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Conservation Biology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 47 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Conservation Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Conservation Biology students seeking a master's degree is Unity Environmental University. This school awarded 181 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 88 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Idaho comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of West Alabama is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Warren Wilson College is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stout is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Friends University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lincoln Memorial University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Connecticut State University is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grove City College is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Anselm College is a popular choice for Conservation Biology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Conservation Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Conservation Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Conservation Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Conservation Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Conservation Biology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2,375 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Environmental Biology | 449 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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