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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Missouri

67 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

A Natural Resources & Conservation major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Missouri, 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 Missouri is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 59.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Missouri

There are 33,130 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 Missouri

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $52,990 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Missouri that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Webster University

Saint Louis
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
8,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Webster. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Mizzou. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
10,001 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#4

Lincoln University

Jefferson City
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
2,012 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.93 years.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MO

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

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 22% $85,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $46,740
Managers 10% $93,580
Foresters 4% $48,010
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 3% $50,200
Conservation Scientists 2% $52,790
Forest and Conservation Technicians 0% $44,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Computer & Information Sciences 1,402
Engineering 1,179
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 426
Engineering Technologies 392
Mathematics & Statistics 255
Physical Sciences 208
Agriculture 192
Architecture/Urban Planning 84

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

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