Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation
Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,728 people earned their master's degree in conservation. This earns it the #56 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 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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conservation is $55,058. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,081 to a high of $62,326.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for conservation students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conservation. About 64.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,314 |
| Women | 2,414 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 161 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| White | 2,262 |
| International Students | 558 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 274 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 225 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for conservation students seekinga master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in conservation from Harvard. Of these students, 64% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Harvard University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 conservation from U-M. Of these students, 64% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 55,058.
Duke University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 132 people received their master's degree in conservation from Duke. Of these students, 72% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Duke graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
Yale University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in conservation from Yale. Of these students, 64% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Yale University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. 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, 90 people received their master's degree in conservation from UCSB. About 67% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Barbara conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in conservation from Columbia. About 73% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 42,300 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, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 79% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Berkeley conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
University of Pennsylvania is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UPenn. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. University of Pennsylvania conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in conservation from CU - Boulder. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. University of Colorado Boulder conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
The 10th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in conservation from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 48% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 55,058.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 57 people received their master's degree in conservation from UW - Madison. About 65% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 55,058.
North Carolina State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from NC State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. North Carolina State University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
The 12th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from IU Bloomington. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Indiana University - Bloomington conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. 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, 46 people received their master's degree in conservation from Colorado State. Of these students, 57% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Colorado State University - Fort Collins conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Antioch University - New England comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in conservation from Antioch University - New England. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Antioch University - New England make a median salary of 55,058.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in conservation from University of Virginia. Of these students, 74% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 55,058.
The 17th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in conservation from The American University. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
The 18th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clark University. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in conservation from Clark. About 65% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clark University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Webster University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 35 people received their master's degree in conservation from Webster. About 50% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Webster graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
University of Idaho is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in conservation from U of I. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Idaho make a median salary of 55,058.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 1,046 |
| Forestry | 329 |
| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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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