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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Rhode Island

192 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 165
Master’s Degree 20
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources and conservation majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Rhode Island

There are 6,220 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $68,550, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

#2

Brown University

Providence
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,341 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

Rhode Island College

Providence
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. A typical student attending RIC will pay a net price of $12,144.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#5

Bryant University

Smithfield
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,674 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Bryant grads earn an average salary of $70,109. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in RI

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

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Managers 4% $114,950
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 3% $60,460
Police and Detective Supervisors 3% $79,280
Fire Fighting Supervisors 3% $68,670
Firefighters 2% $55,900
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 0% $24,120
Fire Inspectors 0% $51,650
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $62,280
Conservation Scientists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Computer & Information Sciences 911
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 858
Engineering 667
Mathematics & Statistics 303
Architecture/Urban Planning 282
Physical Sciences 216
Engineering Technologies 171
Agriculture 141

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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