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Natural Resources Conservation Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 130 students earned their Conservation degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Natural Resources Conservation is the 94th most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources Conservation Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 99
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 55.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.5%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Natural Resources Conservation Grads in Texas

6,740 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 Texas

In this state, conservation grads earn an average of $80,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $77,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 87% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,509.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,053 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. A typical student attending UH Clear Lake will pay a net price of $15,001.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,036 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 6.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,203. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it.

#9

Rice University

Houston
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,076. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

Natural Resources Conservation Careers in TX

Some of the careers conservation majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Environmental Science Professors 14% $82,600
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $81,140
Conservation Scientists 9% $58,220
Foresters 7% $64,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Wildlife Management 38
Natural Resource Management 16
Forestry 3

View all majors related to Natural Resources Conservation

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