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Natural Resources Conservation in Idaho

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Idaho

In 2020-2021, 152 students earned their Conservation degrees in ID.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Associate Degree 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 80.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Idaho

There are 1,080 people in the state and 119,200 people in the nation working in conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Idaho

Conservation grads earn an average of $60,470 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Idaho that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,964. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,320 a year.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Boise State.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,114 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at The College of Idaho. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,809 a year. This public school has an average net price of $7,682. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,410. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#7

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,270 a year.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in ID

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 11% $63,840
Foresters 9% $55,660
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $57,610
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Wildlife Management 47
Forestry 43
Natural Resource Management 35
Fisheries Sciences 12

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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