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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 667 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in MN.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 527
Associate Degree 62
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 41
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 41
Master’s Degree 27
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 82.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Minnesota

35,540 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $68,210, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 82% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,505. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

#4

St Olaf College

Northfield
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, St. Olaf grads earn an average salary of $43,815.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
554 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,049. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#6

Macalester College

Saint Paul
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

In their early career, Macalester grads earn an average salary of $40,959. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,764.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,066.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,530 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,593. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,696. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#10

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 87% of the teachers are full time.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MN

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

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 11% $61,550
Police and Detective Supervisors 8% $92,830
Fire Inspectors 8% $70,060
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $70,220
Fire Fighting Supervisors 7% $74,560
Firefighters 7% $30,560
Managers 7% $118,410
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 6% $59,520
Conservation Scientists 6% $67,330
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 6% $23,710
Foresters 6% $65,770
Forest and Conservation Technicians 5% $44,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Computer & Information Sciences 3,852
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,106
Engineering 2,350
Mathematics & Statistics 931
Physical Sciences 891
Engineering Technologies 872
Agriculture 657
Architecture/Urban Planning 263

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

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