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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Idaho

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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Idaho

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

U of I is located in Moscow, Idaho and approximately 10,791 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 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.

U of I Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at U of I

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, U of I does offer online courses in natural resources and conservation for the following degree levels:

U of I Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

There were 16 students who received their doctoral degrees in natural resources and conservation, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Natural Resources & Conservation Student Demographics at U of I

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

U of I Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program

47% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 59 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from U of I in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 41% men graduate in natural resources and conservation each year. U of I does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 11% more men than average.

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Of the students who received a natural resources and conservation master's degree from U of I, 78% 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 University of Idaho 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 3
White 46
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Concentrations Within Natural Resources & Conservation

Natural Resources & Conservation majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Idaho. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Natural Resources Conservation 50
Natural Resource Management 25
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 ID, the home state for University of Idaho.

Occupation Jobs in ID Average Salary in ID
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 2,720 $53,880
Forest and Conservation Technicians 2,140 $37,950
Firefighters 1,550 $40,490
Managers 1,350 $85,070
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Recreational Protective Service Workers 740 $19,870

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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