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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in New York

1,293 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 58th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 949
Master’s Degree 184
Associate Degree 146
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in New York

6,130 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 New York

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $79,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,127 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,306 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,042.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $20,703. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,213 a year.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434.

#5

Colgate University

Hamilton
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,054 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,775. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,172 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,590 after graduation. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Queens College

Queens
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,469. In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,538. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $38,147.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in NY

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Natural Resource Management 154
Forestry 100
Wildlife Management 55
Fisheries Sciences 28

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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