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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Montana

363 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 256
Master’s Degree 50
Associate Degree 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 82.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Montana

There are 8,340 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 Montana

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $57,960 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,755. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. In their early career, UM grads earn an average salary of $32,787.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

In their early career, MSU Bozeman grads earn an average salary of $38,384. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

In their early career, SKC grads earn an average salary of $24,345. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

#3

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $18,305 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.40%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,362 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,929 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,948.

#8

Carroll College

Helena
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,187 after earning their degree at this institution.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Montana State University - Billings will pay a net price of $14,036.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
143 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,777. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $63,330
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $63,610
Police and Detective Supervisors 9% $70,270
Foresters 9% $57,300
Firefighters 9% $50,400
Environmental Science Professors 8% $0
Fish and Game Wardens 8% $51,380
Conservation Scientists 8% $62,410
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 8% $55,710
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 6% $20,250
Managers 4% $74,270
Forest and Conservation Technicians 1% $33,400
Fire Fighting Supervisors 0% $70,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Engineering 700
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 606
Physical Sciences 199
Computer & Information Sciences 198
Agriculture 184
Engineering Technologies 144
Mathematics & Statistics 107
Architecture/Urban Planning 76

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