Graduate Certificates in Natural Resources & Conservation
Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 711 people earned their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation. This makes it the 18th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for natural resources & conservation majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 290 |
| Women | 421 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources & conservation graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 495 |
| International Students | 65 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 81 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 116 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Oregon State. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Harvard. Of these students, 61% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 59 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech. About 62% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Florida. 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, 51 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from UF. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is American Public University System. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from American Military University. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% 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 graduate certificate is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from DU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Colorado State. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from UChicago. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Auburn. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Antioch University - New England. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Antioch University - New England. About 85% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Montana comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. 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, 16 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from UM. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Loyola Chicago.
University of Connecticut is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from UCONN. About 60% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
North Carolina State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from NC State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Michigan State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Michigan State.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from ESF.
Texas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from Texas State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources & conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources & conservation from GWU.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources & conservation that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,755 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,564 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,179 |
| Architecture/Urban Planning | 527 |
| Military Technologies & Sciences | 425 |
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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