Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Associate Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation

Find Schools Near

Associate Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation

1,625 Yearly Graduations
$29,495 Median Salary
$12,000 Median Debt
There are 292 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in natural resources and conservation. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 18 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.9% of natural resources and conservation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,625 associate degrees were awarded to natural resources and conservation majors. This earns it the #32 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources and conservation at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 21,743
Master’s Degree 4,521
Associate Degree 1,625
Basic Certificate 1,207
Graduate Certificate 613
Doctor’s Degree 610
Undergraduate Certificate 184

Earnings of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in natural resources and conservation is $29,495. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,611 and the high is $32,643.

undefined

Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in natural resources and conservation is $12,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,778.

undefined

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. About 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 957
Women 668
undefined

The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources and conservation associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 28
Hispanic or Latino 150
White 1,266
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 143
undefined

There are 292 colleges that offer an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Hocking College

Nelsonville, Ohio
98 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hocking College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Hocking Technical College. Of these students, 28% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

49 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The natural resources and conservation program at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awarded 49 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 22% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, New York
41 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Finger Lakes Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Finger Lakes Community College. Of these students, 32% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Green River College

Auburn, Washington
37 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Green River College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at GRC. About 54% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
32 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Haywood Community College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The natural resources and conservation program at Haywood Community College awarded 32 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#6

Vincennes University

Vincennes, Indiana
31 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Vincennes University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 16,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The natural resources and conservation program at Vincennes University awarded 31 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Vermilion Community College

Ely, Minnesota
29 Yearly Graduations
31% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Vermilion Community College. Roughly 500 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Vermilion Community College.

#8

Columbia College

Sonora, California
28 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The natural resources and conservation program at Columbia College awarded 28 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
27 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. Hood Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from MHCC. About 48% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, Pennsylvania
25 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pennsylvania College of Technology. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,120 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Penn College. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#11

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
24 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Horry-Georgetown Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
24 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Penn State University Park.

#13

Reedley College

Reedley, California
23 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Reedley College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The natural resources and conservation program at Reedley College awarded 23 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 48% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Citrus College

Glendora, California
21 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Citrus College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Citrus College. Of these students, 52% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Ogeechee Technical College

Statesboro, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ogeechee Technical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Ogeechee Technical College. About 20% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

The College of the Florida Keys

Key West, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is The College of the Florida Keys. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at CFK. Of these students, 63% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, Colorado
18 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pikes Peak Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from PPCC. Of these students, 83% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
17 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Sierra College. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, New York
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

LaGuardia Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at LaGuardia. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#18

Spokane Community College

Spokane, Washington
17 Yearly Graduations
59% Women

Spokane Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in natural resources and conservation from Spokane Community College.

Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 786
Forestry 383
Natural Resource Management 200
Wildlife Management 200
Fisheries Sciences 43

Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources and conservation that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & Information Sciences 34,465
Engineering Technologies 23,253
Agriculture 10,491
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,221
Physical Sciences 6,428

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.