Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Education Levels of Natural Resources/Conservation, General Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 919 people earned their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. This earns it the #187 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources/conservation, general at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,493 |
| Master’s Degree | 919 |
| Associate Degree | 305 |
| Basic Certificate | 147 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 85 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 52 |
| Graduate Certificate | 47 |
Earnings of Natural Resources/Conservation, General Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. About 60.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 364 |
| Women | 555 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources/conservation, general master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 630 |
| International Students | 99 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 67 |
Most Popular Natural Resources/Conservation, General Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources/conservation, general majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 165 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from U-M. About 64% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Duke University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Duke. About 71% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Colorado State. About 57% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UW - Madison. About 65% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Ohio State. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Humboldt State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Humboldt State University. About 40% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Auburn. Of these students, 49% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for natural resources/conservation, general majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. 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, 22 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UC Berkeley.
University of Massachusetts Amherst comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 56% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UNH.
The 10th most popular school in the country for natural resources/conservation, general majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UNL. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for natural resources/conservation, general majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Unity College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Unity. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
North Carolina State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from NC State. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Vermont is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UVM. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Each year, around 36,300 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, 14 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UC Irvine. Of these students, 74% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Texas A&M College Station. About 47% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for natural resources/conservation, general majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UGA. Of these students, 40% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,389 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from UW - Stevens Point. Of these students, 20% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources/conservation, general. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in natural resources/conservation, general from Mizzou.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources/conservation, general that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 1,614 |
| Environmental Science | 1,117 |
| Other Conservation & Research | 78 |
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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