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Natural Resources & Conservation in Colorado

Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Colorado

In 2022-2023, 1,261 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in CO.

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 483
Post-Master’s Certificate 76
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 76
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 75.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Colorado

There are 38,350 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources & conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a natural resources & conservation grad in the state is $70,650, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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

171 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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167 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,512. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,971. 74% of the teachers are full time.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $13,782.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in CO

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

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940

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

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

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View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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