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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 24 students earned their Conservation degrees in MS.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 148th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 7
Bachelor’s Degree 6
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Mississippi

There are 1,300 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $54,870, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Mississippi that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,122. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,538 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,677 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,764. This public school has an average net price of $8,187.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

#4

Millsaps College

Jackson
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Millsaps grads earn an average salary of $38,423. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MS

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0
Foresters 3% $59,710
Conservation Scientists 3% $50,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Forestry 82
Wildlife Management 81
Natural Resource Management 3

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

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