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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Colorado

459 Natural Resources & Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 30 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Colorado

38,350 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Colorado

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $70,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,679. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,704 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 74% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,393 a year.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,167 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Conservation Scientists 23% $64,990
Environmental Science Professors 20% $63,050
Managers 16% $127,750
Foresters 15% $61,230
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 15% $65,750
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 9% $54,960
Forest and Conservation Technicians 3% $33,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Engineering 1,387
Computer & Information Sciences 1,379
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 585
Physical Sciences 317
Agriculture 227
Mathematics & Statistics 191
Architecture/Urban Planning 121
Engineering Technologies 77

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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