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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Nevada

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

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 70th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 43
Master’s Degree 5
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Nevada

In this state, there are 890 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $63,920, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Nevada that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UNR. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930.

#2

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
617 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at SNC will pay a net price of $30,603. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Nevada State College

Henderson
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
19% Graduation Rate
7,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,478.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29,965 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,019.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,576 a year. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in NV

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Foresters 50% $62,720
Environmental Science Professors 33% $78,640
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 26% $62,290
Conservation Scientists 16% $61,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Wildlife Management 42
Forestry 9
Natural Resource Management 4

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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