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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Louisiana

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

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, 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 Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 31.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 35,680 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources and conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a natural resources and conservation grad in the state is $61,120, compared to a typical salary of $65,320 nationwide.

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

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,782 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at Southern University and A & M College.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in LA

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

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Forest and Conservation Technicians 14% $44,130
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $59,840
Managers 9% $79,900
Conservation Scientists 5% $57,580
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $71,420
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 482
Engineering 293
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Computer & Information Sciences 171
Physical Sciences 146
Agriculture 130
Architecture/Urban Planning 96
Engineering Technologies 61

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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