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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 372 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in NJ.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 288
Associate Degree 46
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in New Jersey

60,650 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $80,350, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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

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

In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,707. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Ramapo College.

#4

Rowan University

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

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan.

#5

Seton Hall University

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

Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,421 after earning their degree at this institution. 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%. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,899.

#10

Rider University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,393 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in NJ

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 20% $0
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 17% $22,280
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Managers 7% $127,510
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,940
Conservation Scientists 5% $85,520
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 3% $41,700
Fish and Game Wardens 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,444
Engineering 4,817
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,106
Mathematics & Statistics 1,174
Physical Sciences 1,090
Engineering Technologies 906
Agriculture 292
Architecture/Urban Planning 260

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