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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Montana

82 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Montana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 16

Gender Distribution

In Montana, 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 Montana is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Montana

8,340 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Montana

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $57,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,755. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $38,384 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in MT

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

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $63,610
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $63,330
Foresters 9% $57,300
Environmental Science Professors 8% $0
Conservation Scientists 8% $62,410
Managers 4% $74,270
Forest and Conservation Technicians 1% $33,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Engineering 78
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 57
Physical Sciences 49
Mathematics & Statistics 44
Architecture/Urban Planning 27
Computer & Information Sciences 17
Agriculture 15

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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