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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Tennessee

53 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Tennessee in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Tennessee

45,170 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 Tennessee

In this state, natural resources and conservation grads earn an average of $56,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $65,320.

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There are 5 colleges in Tennessee that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

In their early career, Lipscomb grads earn an average salary of $41,745. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. This private school has an average net price of $25,704.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,559 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
11,728 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $37,613 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
7,615 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Tennessee State University grads earn an average salary of $33,035. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in TN

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

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,300
Managers 13% $74,130
Foresters 5% $56,680
Conservation Scientists 5% $69,390
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 0% $0
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 0% $65,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in TN
Engineering 508
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 491
Computer & Information Sciences 387
Agriculture 342
Mathematics & Statistics 249
Physical Sciences 161
Engineering Technologies 59
Architecture/Urban Planning 38

View all majors related to Natural Resources & Conservation

View Nationwide Natural Resources & Conservation Report

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