Doctor’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 614 people earned their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. This earns it the #21 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources & conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22,202 |
| Master’s Degree | 5,399 |
| Associate Degree | 1,758 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,270 |
| Graduate Certificate | 711 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 614 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 152 |
Earnings of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for natural resources & conservation students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. About 51.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 299 |
| Women | 315 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources & conservation doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 323 |
| International Students | 161 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 48 |
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in natural resources & conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for natural resources & conservation students seekinga doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UC Berkeley. About 53% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Michigan State. Of these students, 72% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from University of Arizona. Of these students, 64% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UW Seattle. Of these students, 64% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Oregon State University. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Oregon State. About 50% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UGA.
University of Florida is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UF. About 35% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UW - Madison. About 69% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Idaho comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from U of I. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Yale. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from NC State. About 24% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 27% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maine. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMaine.
The 14th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Texas A&M College Station.
Duke University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Duke.
The 16th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Montana. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UM. Of these students, 82% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from Purdue. Of these students, 38% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their doctor's 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in natural resources & conservation from ESF. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources & conservation that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 11,903 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 9,113 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,581 |
| Agriculture | 4,401 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 2,106 |
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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