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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Kansas

145 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 29th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Kansas

Natural Resources & Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 67.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 18.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Kansas

18,750 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Kansas

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $53,210 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kansas that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,973 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,433.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
731 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,432 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,996 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#5

McPherson College

McPherson
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
868 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,425. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,462 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in KS

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,410
Managers 11% $96,210
Firefighters 7% $36,150
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $57,150
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 6% $46,170
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $69,170
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 5% $19,050
Conservation Scientists 5% $69,820
Fish and Game Wardens 0% $42,740
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $51,010
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists -6% $53,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Engineering 1,618
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,284
Computer & Information Sciences 1,206
Agriculture 1,085
Engineering Technologies 782
Physical Sciences 325
Mathematics & Statistics 285
Architecture/Urban Planning 214

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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