Graduate Certificates in Natural Resources & Conservation
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Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
In 2020-2021, 613 earned their graduate certificate in natural resources and 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 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for natural resources and conservation majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 252 |
| Women | 361 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources and conservation graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 448 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 81 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in natural resources and 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 and 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 $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Oregon State University awarded 116 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Harvard. About 70% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Virginia Tech awarded 59 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 68% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at UF. About 53% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for natural resources and 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 $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at American Military University. About 42% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from DU. Of these students, 56% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Colorado State University - Fort Collins awarded 26 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at University of Chicago awarded 25 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for natural resources and 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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from Auburn. About 40% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Antioch University - New England comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. The natural resources and conservation program at Antioch University - New England awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Montana. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at The University of Montana awarded 16 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from Loyola Chicago. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
University of Connecticut is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at University of Connecticut awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Utah State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from USU. About 55% of this group were women, and 27% 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 and 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 $9,095 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at North Carolina State University awarded 10 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Michigan State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Michigan State University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at ESF. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Texas State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at GWU. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 228 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 178 |
| Forestry | 68 |
| Wildlife Management | 67 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 56 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources and conservation that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 3,877 |
| Engineering | 2,806 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,622 |
| Engineering Technologies | 920 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 508 |
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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