Natural Resources Conservation at University of Wyoming
If you are interested in studying natural resources conservation, you may want to check out the program at University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.UW is located in Laramie, Wyoming and approximately 11,829 students attend the school each year.
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.
UW Natural Resources Conservation Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Conservation
- Master’s Degree in Conservation
UW Natural Resources Conservation Rankings
Conservation Student Demographics at UW
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Wyoming.
UW Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program
Of the students who received a conservation master's degree from UW, 88% 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 Wyoming with a master's in conservation.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
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 Wyoming. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
Related Majors
Careers That Conservation Grads May Go Into
A degree in 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 WY, the home state for University of Wyoming.
| Occupation | Jobs in WY | Average Salary in WY |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 470 | $68,940 |
| Conservation Scientists | 170 | $71,180 |
| Foresters | 60 | $60,980 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By ProgWork1 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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