Associate Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation
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Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 786 students earned their associate degree in conservation. This makes it the 101st most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,088 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,136 |
| Associate Degree | 786 |
| Basic Certificate | 578 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 410 |
| Graduate Certificate | 178 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 78 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in conservation is $30,673. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $30,673 to a high of $30,673.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in conservation is $12,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $12,250 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,868.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in conservation. About 51.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 384 |
| Women | 402 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 541 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 83 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 206 colleges that offer an associate degree in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for conservation students seekingan associate degree is Vincennes University. Roughly 16,000 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at Vincennes University. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
Finger Lakes Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their associate degree in conservation from Finger Lakes Community College. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The conservation program at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry awarded 22 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 32% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at LaGuardia. Of these students, 59% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Sierra College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their associate degree in conservation from Sierra College. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Columbia College. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their associate degree in conservation from Columbia Junior College. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fox Valley Technical College. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The conservation program at Fox Valley Technical College awarded 16 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The conservation program at Austin Community College District awarded 15 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vermilion Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their associate degree in conservation from Vermilion Community College.
St Petersburg College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in conservation from SPC. Of these students, 79% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Butte College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in conservation from Butte College. About 29% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Erie Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in conservation from Erie Community College. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Reedley College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at Reedley College. About 46% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brookdale Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at Brookdale Community College.
Kirkwood Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at Kirkwood Community College. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mountain Empire Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The conservation program at Mountain Empire Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
Hudson County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The conservation program at Hudson County Community College awarded 12 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in conservation. Each year, around 25,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 associate degrees were handed out to conservation majors at American River. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Dabney S Lancaster Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in conservation. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The conservation program at Dabney S Lancaster Community College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their associate degree is SUNY Westchester Community College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their associate degree in conservation from SUNY Westchester Community College. About 55% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 383 |
| Natural Resource Management | 200 |
| Wildlife Management | 200 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 43 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 13 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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