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Natural Resources Conservation in Illinois

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 117 students earned their Conservation degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 85th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 106
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 59.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 0.9%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 2,600 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 Illinois

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $68,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,034. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,434. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. In their early career, SIUC grads earn an average salary of $39,852.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,054 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in IL

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Foresters 8% $67,090
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Conservation Scientists 5% $63,210
Environmental Science Professors 0% $85,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Natural Resource Management 38
Forestry 4

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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