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Natural Resources Conservation in New Jersey

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in New Jersey

342 students earned Conservation degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 56th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 260
Associate Degree 46
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.4%
  • White: 67.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 3,170 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 New Jersey

Conservation grads earn an average of $80,350 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,404. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $51,159 after graduation.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year.

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $32,634.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $18,582. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,351. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in NJ

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Conservation Scientists 5% $85,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Natural Resource Management 28

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

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