Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degrees
There are 941 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and23% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.7% of Natural Resources Conservation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 23,853 students earned theirNatural Resources Conservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Natural Resources Conservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 59 |
| Associate’s Degree | 894 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17,854 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,553 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 471 |
Earnings of Natural Resources Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation of $50,009 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,020 |
| 4 years | $50,009 |
| 5 years | $58,179 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Natural Resources Conservation majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation. About 65.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,263 |
| Women | 2,364 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Natural Resources Conservation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 57.8% |
| Asian | 142 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 341 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 94 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 680 | 18.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,089 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Natural Resources Conservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 554 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 525 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 448 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 434 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 361 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 318 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 292 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 287 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 272 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Vermont is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 258 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 233 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Yale University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 191 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Natural Resources Conservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 187 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation. This school awarded 185 master's degrees in Natural Resources Conservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10,679 |
| Environmental Studies | 10,185 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | 2,739 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 250 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Natural Resources Conservation that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 3,090 |
| Forestry | 2,460 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 2,419 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 407 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | 132 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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