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Natural Resources & Conservation in Arkansas

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Arkansas

In 2022-2023, 133 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in AR.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Arkansas

Natural Resources & Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 91
Master’s Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a natural resources & conservation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources & conservation majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Arkansas

16,490 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources & conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Arkansas

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $46,570 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer natural resources & conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,765. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,693. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,889. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $14,973. 80% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UAPB. 80% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Hendrix College

Conway
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,780. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,271 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,837.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,386 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in AR

Some of the careers natural resources & conservation majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 35% $34,330
Fire Inspectors 25% $44,440
Firefighters 11% $34,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to natural resources & conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Architecture/Urban Planning 49
Science Technologies 7

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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