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Conservation in Georgia

Conservation Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 227 students earned their Conservation degrees in GA.

As a degree choice, Conservation is the 97th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 172
Master’s Degree 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 76.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Conservation Grads in Georgia

2,010 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Conservation Jobs in Georgia

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $69,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,993. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

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#5

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
11,627 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 5.17 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $11,648.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at UNG. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Berry College

Mount Berry
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,125 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,395.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
3,457 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

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#8

Spelman College

Atlanta
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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#8

Young Harris College

Young Harris
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,417 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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Conservation Careers in GA

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $76,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Forestry 103
Wildlife Management 52
Natural Resource Management 43

View all majors related to Conservation

View Nationwide Conservation Report

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