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Natural Resources & Conservation in New York

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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 234 students earned their Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in NY.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 212
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.1%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in New York

115,210 people in the state and 1,982,470 in the nation are employed in jobs related to natural resources and conservation.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in New York

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $74,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. 49% of the teachers are full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,127 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,413. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. In their early career, Cornell grads earn an average salary of $78,779.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,213 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,703.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 99% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,569.

#6

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,465 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students get financical aid. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,119. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,835 Total Students

An average student at Pace University will pay a net price of $30,268. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Pace University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

#9

Adelphi University

Garden City
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $56,611 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
16,158 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,822. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Environmental Science Professors 17% $67,400
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $72,290
Forest and Conservation Technicians 11% $37,610
Managers 10% $109,910
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 4% $56,690

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Computer & Information Sciences 7,126
Engineering 5,231
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,741
Mathematics & Statistics 2,054
Physical Sciences 1,126
Architecture/Urban Planning 757
Engineering Technologies 538
Agriculture 245

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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