Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources Conservation
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Education Levels of Conservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,470 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 | 3,470 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 460 |
| Graduate Certificate | 212 |
Earnings of Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in conservation is $48,618. 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 $43,621 to a high of $53,459.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in conservation is $38,651. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $42,067 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,212.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in conservation. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,186 |
| Women | 2,284 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of conservation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 159 |
| Black or African American | 83 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 |
| White | 2,198 |
| International Students | 463 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 258 |
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 $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in conservation from Harvard. Of these students, 71% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their master's degree in conservation from U-M. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's degree in conservation from Duke. About 65% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their master's degree in conservation from Yale. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in conservation from UCSB. About 66% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in conservation from Columbia. About 69% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UC Berkeley. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's degree in conservation from UPenn. About 76% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their master's degree in conservation from CU - Boulder. About 67% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in conservation from UW - Madison. Of these students, 73% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,033 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from IU Bloomington. About 69% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in conservation from NC State. About 62% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 46 people received their master's degree in conservation from Colorado State. Of these students, 66% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 83% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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. Of these students, 76% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 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, 83% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in conservation from Clark. Of these students, 50% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in conservation from Webster. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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. Of these students, 67% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Conservation Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,513 | |
| 1,059 | |
| 790 | |
| 108 |
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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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