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Natural Resources & Conservation at Portland State University

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Natural Resources & Conservation at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a natural resources and conservation school? To help you decide if Portland State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's natural resources and conservation program.

Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and approximately 23,640 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 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.

Portland State University Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

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

Portland State University Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in natural resources and conservation, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at Portland State University

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

Portland State University Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

44% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 18 natural resources and conservation students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Portland State University, about 56% were men and 44% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 41% men graduate in natural resources and conservation each year. Portland State University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 14% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a natural resources and conservation master's degree from Portland State University, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 12
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

If you plan to be a natural resources and conservation major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Portland State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 15
Natural Resource Management 11

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 OR, the home state for Portland State University.

Occupation Jobs in OR Average Salary in OR
Managers 7,850 $94,400
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 5,390 $70,360
Firefighters 3,410 $66,330
Forest and Conservation Technicians 2,580 $40,490
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 1,490 $24,510

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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