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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Connecticut

In 2020-2021, 150 students earned their Conservation degrees in CT.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 1,030 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 Connecticut

Conservation grads earn an average of $83,220 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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

#1

Yale University

New Haven
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,046 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,144 a year. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,961 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,887 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in CT

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $75,430
Environmental Science Professors 4% $85,870
Foresters 0% $71,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Natural Resource Management 16

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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