Graduate Certificates in Natural Resources & Conservation
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Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 613 students earned their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. This makes it the 18th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources and conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,521 |
| Graduate Certificate | 613 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 610 |
Earnings of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors With Graduate Certificates
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Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for natural resources and conservation students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. About 58.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 252 |
| Women | 361 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources and conservation graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 448 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 81 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Oregon State. About 64% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Harvard University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from Harvard. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Virginia Tech. Of these students, 68% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from UF. Of these students, 53% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from American Military University. Of these students, 42% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at University of Denver awarded 34 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,709 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Colorado State. Of these students, 50% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at UChicago. About 40% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Auburn University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Auburn University awarded 20 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 40% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Antioch University - New England is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Antioch University - New England. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The University of Montana comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 9,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,352 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,932 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at UM. Of these students, 56% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Loyola University Chicago awarded 14 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 79% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at UCONN. About 67% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,042 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. The natural resources and conservation program at Utah State University awarded 11 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at NC State. Of these students, 60% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to natural resources and conservation majors at Michigan State.
The 16th most popular school in the country for natural resources and conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from ESF. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Texas State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from Texas State. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from Penn State University Park. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
George Washington University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in natural resources and conservation from GWU. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Natural Resources & Conservation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 228 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 178 |
| Forestry | 68 |
| Wildlife Management | 67 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 56 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to natural resources and conservation that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 3,877 |
| Engineering | 2,806 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,622 |
| Engineering Technologies | 920 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 508 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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