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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in North Carolina

231 students earned Conservation degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources Conservation is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 200
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of conservation majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.9%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 4,780 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 North Carolina

Conservation grads earn an average of $64,120 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,459.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,411. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,971 after earning their degree at this institution.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 64% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 9.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in NC

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Environmental Science Professors 12% $65,430
Conservation Scientists 10% $54,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
Foresters 0% $60,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Forestry 34
Natural Resource Management 33

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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