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 Loyola Chicago ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Loyola Chicago was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Loyola University Chicago handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Loyola Chicago. This makes it the #86 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Loyola Chicago go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,797 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Loyola Chicago, conservation students borrow a median amount of $64,642 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at Loyola Chicago is $718 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Loyola Chicago was $925 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,270 | $50,270 |
| Fees | $1,446 | $1,446 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,894 | $16,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from Loyola Chicago. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Loyola Chicago conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Loyola Chicago Online Learning page.
Of the 45 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Loyola Chicago in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Loyola University Chicago.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 32 |
| Forestry | 1 |
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