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Natural Resources Conservation in District of Columbia

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 116 students earned their Conservation degrees in DC.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 63rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 57
Master’s Degree 53
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.8%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 1,980 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in District of Columbia

Conservation grads earn an average of $86,790 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

American University

Washington
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $40,088.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $62,584 after graduation.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in DC

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 15% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Natural Resource Management 2

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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