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Natural Resources Conservation at The University of Montana

If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, consider the program at The University of Montana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Montana sits in Missoula, MT.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 natural resources conservation degrees were awarded at The University of Montana.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Montana

Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Natural Resources Conservation Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Natural Resources Conservation program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#2 of 3
Best Value	Montana	#2 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#17 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#208 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#375 of 433

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Montana	#2 of 3
Best Value	Montana	#2 of 3
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#17 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#208 of 429
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#375 of 433

Earnings for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates from The University of Montana

Students who complete The University of Montana’s Natural Resources Conservation program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$21,054
2 years	$28,065
3 years	$36,273
4 years	$40,930
5 years	$44,498

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources Conservation graduates from The University of Montana take home a median $40,930, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Natural Resources Conservation graduates from The University of Montana is $21,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at The University of Montana, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at The University of Montana are 52% women (39) and 48% men (36).

Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana

Of the 58 bachelor’s natural resources conservation degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 52% were women (30) and 48% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	50
Hispanic / Latino	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Natural Resources Conservation bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 28%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program at The University of Montana

Among the 16 master’s natural resources conservation graduates at The University of Montana, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 25% of Natural Resources Conservation master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, higher than the national average of 21%.*

Natural Resources Conservation Doctoral Program at The University of Montana

Of the 1 doctoral natural resources conservation degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation doctoral degree recipients at The University of Montana.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at The University of Montana

The Natural Resources Conservation program at The University of Montana breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Natural Resources Conservation	11
Environmental Studies	20
Environmental Science	44

Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates

Students who finish Natural Resources Conservation program at The University of Montana go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Environmental Compliance Inspectors	$119,630
Coroners	$110,095
Foresters	$93,406
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,139
Regulatory Affairs Specialists	$85,399
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,485
Industrial Ecologists	$83,212
Conservation Scientists	$81,436
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,966
Park Naturalists	$76,516

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.