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. Also, learn how K -State ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in conservation from K -State. This makes it the #95 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,486 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 K -State was $895 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $332 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from K -State. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from K -State in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 22 |
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