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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Vermont

In 2020-2021, 412 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in VT.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Vermont

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 379
Master’s Degree 17
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Vermont, 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 Vermont is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 85.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Vermont

There are 3,320 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 Vermont

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $58,790, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Vermont that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Vermont

Burlington
290 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
13,292 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,509. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,057 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#2

Middlebury College

Middlebury
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
2,669 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 43% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 90%.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,724 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,782 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#4

Castleton University

Castleton
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,211 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,740. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,044 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#5

Norwich University

Northfield
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,975 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,102 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, CCV grads earn an average salary of $29,911. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,061.

#6

Bennington College

Bennington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,999 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,906. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#9

Champlain College

Burlington
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
4,137 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,224. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,082 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#10

SIT Graduate Institute

Brattleboro
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
137 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,520 Total Students

In their early career, Vermont Tech grads earn an average salary of $49,559. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,463. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in VT

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

Job Title VT Job Growth VT Median Salary
Fire Inspectors 33% $56,680
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 10% $42,330
Conservation Scientists 9% $50,920
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 8% $24,330
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 8% $68,240
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $63,060
Police and Detective Supervisors 6% $88,740
Firefighters 4% $34,730
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 2% $52,380
Fire Fighting Supervisors 0% $65,720
Foresters 0% $64,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in VT
Computer & Information Sciences 645
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 574
Engineering 346
Agriculture 153
Mathematics & Statistics 139
Physical Sciences 111
Engineering Technologies 80
Architecture/Urban Planning 41

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