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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 61 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 27th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in District of Columbia

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 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.3%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in District of Columbia

There are 28,970 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $86,790, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,088. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. An average student at GWU will pay a net price of $32,563. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Most students complete their degree in 4.96 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Conservation Scientists 15% $0
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400
Managers 3% $141,320
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $106,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Computer & Information Sciences 847
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 738
Engineering 311
Mathematics & Statistics 299
Engineering Technologies 182
Physical Sciences 87
Architecture/Urban Planning 71
Communications Technology/Support 14

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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