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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Utah

165 students earned Conservation degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 76th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 145
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 76.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 1,190 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 Utah

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $68,480, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,503. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU. 74% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in UT

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 40% $79,480
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Conservation Scientists 17% $63,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Wildlife Management 56
Natural Resource Management 18
Forestry 13
Other Resources & Conservation 10

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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