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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Kentucky

149 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 136
Master’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 81.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Kentucky

There are 21,480 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $49,440, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Kentucky that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

#3

Centre College

Danville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,333 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $21,426.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation.

#5

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $9,183.

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,097 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,343. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#8

Georgetown College

Georgetown
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,565 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $18,384. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Midway University

Midway
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 11% $18,910
Managers 9% $89,310
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Firefighters 8% $30,470
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 7% $44,820
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $56,690
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $59,590
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $55,900
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $45,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $36,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 3,926
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,553
Engineering 1,343
Agriculture 898
Engineering Technologies 843
Physical Sciences 455
Mathematics & Statistics 367
Architecture/Urban Planning 108

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