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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Missouri

176 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 291 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 99
Master’s Degree 55
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Associate Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Missouri

There are 1,660 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 Missouri

Conservation grads earn an average of $57,580 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Missouri that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,683 a year.

#2

Webster University

Saint Louis
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,146 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,702. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,039. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

#6

Columbia College

Columbia
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
8,347 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,516 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

#7

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,382 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,434 a year. An average student at Lindenwood University will pay a net price of $17,366. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
609 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Graduates earn an average $39,516 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

#10

Cottey College

Nevada
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
283 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,831 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,583. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MO

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 22% $85,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Foresters 4% $48,010
Conservation Scientists 2% $52,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Wildlife Management 66
Natural Resource Management 12
Forestry 12

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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