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Conservation in Minnesota

Conservation Schools in Minnesota

544 students earned Conservation degrees in Minnesota in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Conservation is the 41st most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Conservation Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 446
Associate Degree 51
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 14

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: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for 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 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:

#1

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

82% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at UMN Duluth. 82% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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#3

St Olaf College

Northfield
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
2,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#4

Bemidji State University

Bemidji
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,577 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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#5

Macalester College

Saint Paul
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $29,697.

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#6

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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#7

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

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#7

University of Minnesota - Crookston

Crookston
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,530 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,317. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#9

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,668 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 90%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Carleton College

Northfield
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,552 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate.

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Conservation Careers in MN

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary

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

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