Graduate Certificates in Natural Resources Conservation
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Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 212 people earned their graduate certificate in conservation. This makes it the 83rd most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,470 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 460 |
| Graduate Certificate | 212 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for conservation majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in conservation. About 59.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 126 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 56 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Antioch University - New England comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Antioch University - New England.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Auburn. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 50,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,660 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from American Military University. About 55% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,903 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Colorado State.
North Carolina State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from NC State. About 69% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from GWU. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Texas State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Columbia Southern University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Columbia Southern University.
University of Kansas is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from KU. About 44% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UK.
The 11th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Tennessee Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Tennessee Tech University.
The 13th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Saint Joseph. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from USJ. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Tufts University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Tufts.
Lehigh University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from Lehigh.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UW - Madison. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in conservation. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UGA.
University of Dayton comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in conservation. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in conservation from UDayton.
Conservation Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 97 | |
| 68 | |
| 47 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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