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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Montana

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

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 135
Master’s Degree 20
Associate Degree 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Montana

1,310 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Montana

Conservation grads earn an average of $64,480 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Montana that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. This public school has an average net price of $19,453. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Little Big Horn College

Crow Agency
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,081. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
1,334 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,008 a year. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,014 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Carroll College

Helena
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
4,000 Total Students

The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Montana State University - Billings. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
143 Total Students

A typical student attending Aaniiih Nakoda College will pay a net price of $7,777. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $18,507 after graduation.

#9

Stone Child College

Box Elder
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
311 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,064. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $9,744 after earning their degree at this institution.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MT

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $63,610
Foresters 9% $57,300
Environmental Science Professors 8% $0
Conservation Scientists 8% $62,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Wildlife Management 111
Natural Resource Management 37
Forestry 31
Other Resources & Conservation 10

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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