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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 173 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 131
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Associate Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 16,490 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources and conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $46,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students get financical aid.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,721. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

In their early career, UAM grads earn an average salary of $26,554. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
836 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,401 after graduation. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Ozarks.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,331 a year. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Hendrix College

Conway
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,746. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,271 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, ASUMH grads earn an average salary of $25,810.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,386 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,721 a year. A typical student attending UA Cossatot will pay a net price of $5,715.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in AR

Some of the careers natural resources and 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
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 23% $57,520
Managers 16% $75,190
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 12% $37,680
Police and Detective Supervisors 12% $51,470
Fire Fighting Supervisors 12% $53,170
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $0
Firefighters 11% $34,940
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 9% $19,250
Conservation Scientists 7% $71,410
Foresters 6% $56,860
Forest and Conservation Technicians 4% $44,870
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Engineering 1,082
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,033
Computer & Information Sciences 973
Engineering Technologies 815
Agriculture 636
Physical Sciences 370
Mathematics & Statistics 179
Architecture/Urban Planning 49

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

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