Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degrees
There are 941 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation.
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Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 23,853 degrees were awarded toNatural Resources Conservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Resources Conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 59 |
| Associate’s Degree | 894 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,854 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 471 |
Earnings of 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 Natural Resources Conservation of $50,009 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Natural Resources Conservation majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,089 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Natural Resources Conservation students seeking a master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 554 master's degrees in 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 California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 525 people received their master's degree in 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 Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 434 master's degrees in 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 361 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master's degree in 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-Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 287 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 272 master's degrees in 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 Vermont comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 258 master's degrees in 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.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 233 master's degrees in 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.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 215 master's degrees in 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.
Yale University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 212 master's degrees in 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 is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 198 master's degrees in 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 Arizona comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 191 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in 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 Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| Environmental Studies | 10,185 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 2,739 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Resources Conservation that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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
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