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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New Jersey

36 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 28th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a natural resources and conservation major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of natural resources and conservation majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.6%
  • Other Races: 2.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 60,650 people employed in jobs related to a natural resources and conservation degree, compared to 1,982,470 nationwide.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in New Jersey

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $80,350 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,890 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Princeton University

Princeton
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. An average student at Princeton will pay a net price of $9,836. Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in NJ

Some of the careers natural resources and conservation majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Managers 7% $127,510
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,940
Conservation Scientists 5% $85,520
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 3% $41,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Engineering 1,714
Computer & Information Sciences 1,624
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 595
Mathematics & Statistics 388
Physical Sciences 280
Engineering Technologies 260
Architecture/Urban Planning 85
Science Technologies 18

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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