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Natural Resources & Conservation in Montana

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Montana

358 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 255
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Associate Degree 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Montana

8,340 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources & conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Montana

A typical salary for a natural resources & conservation grad in the state is $57,960, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

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Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,777. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
716 Total Students

A typical student attending SKC will pay a net price of $6,527. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Montana Western will pay a net price of $14,064.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,049 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,574. 89% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,828. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#8

Carroll College

Helena
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 59%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,470.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
26% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings. A typical student attending Montana State University - Billings will pay a net price of $14,484.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
143 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. A typical student attending Aaniiih Nakoda College will pay a net price of $7,278.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Firefighters 9% $50,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Engineering 700
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 606
Physical Sciences 199
Agriculture 184
Engineering Technologies 144
Mathematics & Statistics 107
Architecture/Urban Planning 76
Science Technologies 5

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