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Natural Resources & Conservation Schools in Wisconsin

132 students earned Natural Resources & Conservation degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Natural Resources & Conservation is the 17th most popular major out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Natural Resources & Conservation Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.4%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Natural Resources & Conservation Grads in Wisconsin

There are 43,260 people in the state and 1,982,470 people in the nation working in natural resources and conservation jobs.

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Wages for Natural Resources & Conservation Jobs in Wisconsin

Natural Resources & Conservation grads earn an average of $59,090 in the state and $65,320 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Wisconsin that offer natural resources and conservation degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,313 a year. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
8,302 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,037 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years.

Natural Resources & Conservation Careers in WI

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

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Environmental Science Professors 17% $69,090
Managers 13% $75,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Conservation Scientists 10% $64,380
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Worker Supervisors 8% $51,010
Foresters 7% $54,510
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 5% $55,330
Forest and Conservation Technicians 5% $34,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Engineering 755
Computer & Information Sciences 409
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 327
Physical Sciences 210
Mathematics & Statistics 182
Agriculture 167
Architecture/Urban Planning 63
Engineering Technologies 8

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