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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in North Carolina

1,044 students earned Conservation degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Natural Resources Conservation is the 26th most popular major out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 795
Master’s Degree 200
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 11
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 4,780 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 North Carolina

Conservation grads earn an average of $64,120 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Duke University

Durham
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459.

154 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

A typical student attending UNCA will pay a net price of $12,551. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,582 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
703 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Warren Wilson will pay a net price of $24,696. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,122. In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $49,734. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

#9

Catawba College

Salisbury
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,371 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Catawba grads earn an average salary of $36,659. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#9

Davidson College

Davidson
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
1,983 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,042. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in NC

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Environmental Science Professors 12% $65,430
Conservation Scientists 10% $54,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
Foresters 0% $60,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Forestry 150
Natural Resource Management 71
Wildlife Management 23

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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