by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Bucknell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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Bucknell was ranked #30 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 30 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bucknell University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bucknell go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,698 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bucknell was $1,768 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,418 | $64,418 |
| Fees | $354 | $354 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,118 | $16,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Of the 19 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Bucknell, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bucknell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Bucknell does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bucknell Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Bucknell University.
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