General Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in General Natural Resources Conservation is offered at 122 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in General Natural Resources Conservation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.8% of General Natural Resources Conservation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Natural Resources Conservation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,739 degrees were awarded toGeneral Natural Resources Conservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Natural Resources Conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 41 |
| Associate’s Degree | 264 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,318 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 993 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
Earnings of General Natural Resources Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 276 |
| Women | 489 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Natural Resources Conservation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 62.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 136 | 17.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Natural Resources Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 162 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Natural Resources Conservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Natural Resources Conservation students seeking a master's degree is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. This school awarded 224 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 127 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in General 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 California-Berkeley comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 91 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in General 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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master's degrees in General 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in General 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.
Auburn University is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in General 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.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 44 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 35 master's degrees in General Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Natural Resources Conservation that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| Environmental Studies | 10,185 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.