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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Ohio

921 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Ohio in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 26th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 664
Associate Degree 126
Master’s Degree 71
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 43
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 43
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, 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 Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 82.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Ohio

There are 75,230 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Ohio

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $61,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,737 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

#2

Hocking College

Nelsonville
98 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,431 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,214 after graduation. A typical student attending Hocking Technical College will pay a net price of $14,372. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

In their early career, Miami University - Oxford grads earn an average salary of $41,966. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,224 a year. A typical student attending Kent State will pay a net price of $19,117. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. In their early career, Cleveland State University grads earn an average salary of $40,759.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,415. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at UC. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,558. 75% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,312. The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

#9

Otterbein University

Westerville
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,652 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $41,054 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Oberlin College

Oberlin
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,507 after earning their degree at this institution. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in OH

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

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $74,890
Managers 7% $97,600
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 6% $56,920
Conservation Scientists 5% $52,770
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 5% $19,600
Forest and Conservation Technicians 4% $40,590
Firefighters 3% $45,910
Fire Fighting Supervisors 3% $71,040
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 3% $60,980
Police and Detective Supervisors 2% $80,610
Fish and Game Wardens 0% $64,820
Foresters 0% $59,070
Environmental Science Professors 0% $100,000
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors -3% $55,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Engineering 8,648
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,700
Computer & Information Sciences 4,257
Engineering Technologies 2,673
Physical Sciences 1,581
Agriculture 1,445
Mathematics & Statistics 1,410
Architecture/Urban Planning 663

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

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