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Natural Resources Conservation in Oregon

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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 62 students earned their Conservation degrees in OR.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 46th most popular major in the state out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 49
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Oregon

2,360 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 Oregon

Conservation grads earn an average of $77,980 in the state and $77,580 nationwide.

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

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 80% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $12,498.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in OR

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 25% $79,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $77,330
Foresters 11% $68,260
Conservation Scientists 10% $71,640
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $96,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Natural Resource Management 79
Wildlife Management 58
Forestry 51
Fisheries Sciences 37
Other Resources & Conservation 10

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources Conservation Report

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