Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation
Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,728 people earned their master's degree in conservation. This earns it the #56 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,728 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 437 |
| Graduate Certificate | 209 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conservation is $55,058. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,081 to a high of $62,326.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for conservation majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conservation. About 64.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,314 |
| Women | 2,414 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 161 |
| Black or African American | 107 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 366 |
| White | 2,262 |
| International Students | 558 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 274 |
Most Popular Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 225 colleges that offer a master’s degree in conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for conservation students seekinga master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in conservation from Harvard. About 64% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Harvard University make a median salary of 55,058.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in conservation from U-M. About 64% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
Duke University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in conservation from Duke. About 72% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Duke University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Yale University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in conservation from Yale. About 64% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Yale University make a median salary of 55,058.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in conservation from UCSB. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of California - Santa Barbara make a median salary of 55,058.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in conservation from Columbia. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
The 7th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. About 79% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 55,058.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UPenn. Of these students, 66% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 55,058.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in conservation from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 72% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 55,058.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in conservation from University of Oklahoma. About 48% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in conservation from UW - Madison. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 44% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Indiana University - Bloomington make a median salary of 55,058.
North Carolina State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from NC State. Of these students, 75% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 55,058.
The 14th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,159 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in conservation from Colorado State. About 57% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Colorado State University - Fort Collins make a median salary of 55,058.
The 15th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Antioch University - New England. Each year, around 800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in conservation from Antioch University - New England. Of these students, 63% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Antioch University - New England graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in conservation. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in conservation from University of Virginia. About 74% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $55,058.
American University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in conservation from The American University. Of these students, 74% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. American University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Clark University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in conservation from Clark. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Clark University make a median salary of 55,058.
The 19th most popular school in the country for conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in conservation from Webster. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Webster University conservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $55,058.
Humboldt State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in conservation. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in conservation from Humboldt State University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in conservation at Humboldt State University make a median salary of 55,058.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to conservation that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 1,046 |
| Forestry | 329 |
| Wildlife Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 42 |
| Other Resources & Conservation | 26 |
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.
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