Bachelor’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation
Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 17,614 people earned their bachelor's degree in conservation. This earns it the #33 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,614 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,728 |
| Associate Degree | 926 |
| Basic Certificate | 685 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 437 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in conservation is $34,020. 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 $29,548 to a high of $38,950.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in conservation is $28,049. 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, $33,578 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,530.
The median monthly payment of a conservation graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $334.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in conservation. About 62.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,685 |
| Women | 10,929 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 936 |
| Black or African American | 442 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,221 |
| White | 11,995 |
| International Students | 418 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,602 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 781 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Berkeley tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 482 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. About 68% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 377 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UCSB. About 69% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is American Public University System. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 313 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from American Military University. About 34% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in conservation at American Public University System make a median salary of 34,020.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in conservation. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 303 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from SNHU. About 56% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Southern New Hampshire University conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 63% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
University of California - Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 254 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UC Davis. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. University of California - Davis conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
The 7th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Vermont. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 246 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UVM. About 70% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Vermont conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
Western Washington University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from WWU. Of these students, 67% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in conservation at Western Washington University make a median salary of 34,020.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 208 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UC Santa Cruz. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in conservation at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 34,020.
The 10th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from CU - Boulder. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in conservation. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UW Seattle. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UW - Madison. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in conservation at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 34,020.
Florida State University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in conservation. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from Florida State. Of these students, 69% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
The 14th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UMN Twin Cities. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
The 15th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 149 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from NC State. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
Humboldt State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from Humboldt State University. About 61% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Humboldt State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,020.
University of Phoenix - Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 89,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,215 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UOPX - Arizona. Of these students, 58% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Phoenix - Arizona conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in conservation. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from U-M. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
The 19th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 78% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conservation graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $34,020.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in conservation. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in conservation from USF Tampa. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in conservation at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 34,020.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 1,666 |
| Natural Resource Management | 1,427 |
| Forestry | 1,083 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 342 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 70 |
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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