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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Wisconsin

777 students earned Conservation degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 452
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 213
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 213
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 213
Master’s Degree 85
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 83.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Wisconsin

There are 2,170 people in the state and 119,200 people in the nation working in conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Wisconsin

Conservation grads earn an average of $65,610 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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

231 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $17,234. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,092. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UW - Green Bay grads earn an average salary of $40,672.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,486. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW - River Falls. Graduates earn an average $41,381 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,970 Total Students

The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. In their early career, UW - Stout grads earn an average salary of $46,343.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Parkside grads earn an average salary of $38,442. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,711 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,015 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.20% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at UW Oshkosh.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,037 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 80%.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in WI

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 17% $69,090
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Conservation Scientists 10% $64,380
Foresters 7% $54,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Forestry 102
Wildlife Management 97
Natural Resource Management 85
Fisheries Sciences 55
Other Resources & Conservation 33

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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