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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Mississippi

11 Conservation students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Natural Resources Conservation major is the 70th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 54.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 36.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Mississippi

1,300 people in the state and 119,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources Conservation Jobs in Mississippi

Conservation grads earn an average of $54,870 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Mississippi that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,986 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Mississippi State will pay a net price of $16,122. Graduates earn an average $37,538 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in MS

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0
Foresters 3% $59,710
Conservation Scientists 3% $50,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Wildlife Management 14
Forestry 11

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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