Natural Resources Conservation Doctor’s Degrees
There are 941 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation.
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Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 23,853 degrees were awarded toNatural Resources Conservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Resources Conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 59 |
| Associate’s Degree | 894 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,854 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 471 |
Earnings of Natural Resources Conservation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation of $50,009 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,020 |
| 4 years | $50,009 |
| 5 years | $58,179 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Natural Resources Conservation majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 1,089 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 554 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 525 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 448 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 434 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 292 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 287 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 272 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 233 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 212 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 206 doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 185 people received their doctor's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Resources Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| Environmental Studies | 10,185 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 2,739 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Resources Conservation that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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