Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to analyze environmental issues and repair and prevent damage caused by climate change with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Natural Resources & Conservation Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to analyze environmental issues and repair and prevent damage caused by climate change with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,399 people earned their master's degree in natural resources & conservation. This makes it the 23rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in natural resources & conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 5,399 |
| Graduate Certificate | 711 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 614 |
Earnings of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in natural resources & conservation is $54,909. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $47,819 and the high is $60,738.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for natural resources & conservation majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in natural resources & conservation. About 63.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,980 |
| Women | 3,419 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of natural resources & conservation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 190 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 490 |
| White | 3,443 |
| International Students | 688 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 423 |
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 255 colleges that offer a master’s degree in natural resources & conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Harvard University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Harvard. About 64% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Harvard University make a median salary of 54,909.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from U-M. About 64% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor natural resources & conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,909.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Duke. Of these students, 71% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Duke University make a median salary of 54,909.
The 4th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Colorado State. Of these students, 65% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 54,909.
University of Denver comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from DU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at University of Denver make a median salary of 54,909.
Oregon State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Oregon State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Oregon State University make a median salary of 54,909.
Yale University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Yale. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Yale University make a median salary of 54,909.
American Public University System is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from American Military University. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at American Public University System make a median salary of 54,909.
Virginia Tech comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Virginia Tech. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at Virginia Tech make a median salary of 54,909.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UCSB. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of California - Santa Barbara natural resources & conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,909.
The 11th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UC Berkeley. About 79% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 54,909.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from Columbia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York natural resources & conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,909.
University of Pennsylvania is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UPenn. Of these students, 66% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 54,909.
The 14th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 72% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Colorado Boulder natural resources & conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,909.
North Carolina State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from NC State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,909.
The 16th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UW - Madison. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 54,909.
University of Florida is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UF. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,909.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from University of Oklahoma. About 48% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in natural resources & conservation at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 54,909.
The 19th most popular school in the country for natural resources & conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Idaho. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,272 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from U of I. Of these students, 60% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Idaho natural resources & conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $54,909.
University of Georgia comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in natural resources & conservation. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UGA. Of these students, 51% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,909.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Engineering | 54,258 |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 13,187 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
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