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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Kentucky

13 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Kentucky

There are 21,480 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $49,440, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Kentucky that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $43,231. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at KY State. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in KY

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

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Managers 9% $89,310
Conservation Scientists 8% $73,460
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $55,900
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 5% $45,390
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $36,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Computer & Information Sciences 2,704
Engineering 281
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 255
Engineering Technologies 138
Agriculture 123
Mathematics & Statistics 117
Physical Sciences 92
Architecture/Urban Planning 29

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View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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