Graduate Certificates in Natural Resources Conservation
Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 209 people earned their graduate certificate in conservation. This makes it the 83rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,614 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,728 |
| Associate Degree | 926 |
| Basic Certificate | 685 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 437 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for conservation majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in conservation. About 65.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 72 |
| Women | 137 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 159 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 56 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Antioch University - New England comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Antioch University - New England. About 85% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
American Public University System is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from American Military University. About 62% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Auburn. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Colorado State.
North Carolina State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from NC State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from GWU.
Texas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Texas State.
Columbia Southern University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 18,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,528 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Columbia Southern University. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from KU.
University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UK. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tennessee Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,764 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Tennessee Tech University.
Tufts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Tufts. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,608 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from USJ.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. 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, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UW - Madison.
Lehigh University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Lehigh.
University of Dayton comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UDayton.
The 17th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Skysong. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from ASU - Skysong. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Webster University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Webster.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 295 |
| Forestry | 72 |
| Wildlife Management | 58 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 46 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 31 |
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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