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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Alabama

84 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Alabama

Natural Resources & Conservation majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a natural resources and conservation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources and conservation majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.9%
  • Other Races: 2.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Alabama

There are 24,890 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $59,310, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Alabama that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 63% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,829 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 39 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

In their early career, Samford grads earn an average salary of $45,778. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $30,072.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,093 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,528. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in AL

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 17% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Managers 6% $101,560
Foresters 4% $61,540
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 1% $59,470
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $53,420
Conservation Scientists 0% $58,940
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $44,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to natural resources and conservation.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Engineering 914
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 438
Engineering Technologies 418
Computer & Information Sciences 346
Agriculture 295
Physical Sciences 123
Mathematics & Statistics 83
Architecture/Urban Planning 51

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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