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Natural Resources & Conservation at Iowa State University

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Natural Resources & Conservation at Iowa State University

If you are interested in studying natural resources and conservation, you may want to check out the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and has a total student population of 31,822. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students received their master's degree in natural resources and conservation.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Natural Resources & Conservation section at the bottom of this page.

Iowa State Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation
  • Doctorate Degree in Natural Resources & Conservation

Iowa State Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in natural resources and conservation, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at Iowa State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources and conservation majors at Iowa State University.

Iowa State Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

25% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in natural resources and conservation from Iowa State. About 75% were men and 25% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 41% men graduate in natural resources and conservation each year. Iowa State does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 34% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a natural resources and conservation master's degree from Iowa State, 83% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in natural resources and conservation.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 10
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

The following natural resources and conservation concentations are available at Iowa State University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Iowa State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 6
Fisheries Sciences 4
Wildlife Management 4
Forestry 3

Careers That Natural Resources & Conservation Grads May Go Into

A degree in natural resources and conservation can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Iowa State University.

Occupation Jobs in IA Average Salary in IA
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 4,860 $58,340
Managers 2,880 $101,360
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 1,850 $20,330
Firefighters 1,630 $43,970
Police and Detective Supervisors 1,080 $81,800

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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