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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Minnesota

519 students earned Conservation degrees in Minnesota in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 41st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 442
Associate Degree 27
Master’s Degree 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 81.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Minnesota

There are 2,660 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 Minnesota

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $72,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 12 colleges in Minnesota that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

181 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UMN Twin Cities. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

St Olaf College

Northfield
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,815 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Macalester College

Saint Paul
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,959 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $31,066. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. In their early career, Gustavus Adolphus grads earn an average salary of $47,325.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
2,530 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,771 after earning their degree at this institution.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $25,954. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#10

Carleton College

Northfield
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,030 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,044. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
554 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 50% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,005 after earning their degree at this institution.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MN

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 14% $89,100
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $68,060
Conservation Scientists 6% $67,330
Foresters 6% $65,770

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Forestry 71
Wildlife Management 35
Natural Resource Management 13
Fisheries Sciences 1

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

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