Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Natural Resources & Conservation is offered at 1,034 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Natural Resources & Conservation. This degree is more popular with female students, and about23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.6% of Natural Resources & Conservation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 32,361 people earned theirNatural Resources & Conservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Resources & Conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 200 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,752 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22,396 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 7,327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 645 |
Earnings of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Natural Resources & Conservation of $49,105 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,987 |
| 4 years | $49,105 |
| 5 years | $56,967 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Natural Resources & Conservation majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 63.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,919 |
| Women | 3,326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Resources & Conservation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,189 | 60.8% |
| Asian | 170 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 486 | 9.3% |
| Black or African American | 163 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 180 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 147 | 2.8% |
| International Students | 873 | 16.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,206 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Natural Resources & Conservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Natural Resources & Conservation students seeking a master's degree is Oregon State University. This school awarded 671 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 554 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. This school awarded 540 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 463 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 434 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 407 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 397 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 388 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 364 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. This school awarded 306 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 298 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. This school awarded 297 master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 293 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Natural Resources & Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 289 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Resources & Conservation Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 23,853 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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