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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Colorado

178 students earned Conservation degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 163
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a conservation major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 82.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 4,730 people employed in jobs related to a conservation degree, compared to 119,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a conservation grad in the state is $71,170, compared to a typical salary of $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, CU - Boulder grads earn an average salary of $49,393. 67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,679. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,203 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,690. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,914 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

A typical student attending CU Anschutz will pay a net price of $14,470. 69% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in CO

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $86,190
Conservation Scientists 23% $64,990
Environmental Science Professors 20% $63,050
Foresters 15% $61,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Natural Resource Management 264
Forestry 17

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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