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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for natural resources & conservation majors, NC State came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from NC State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 239 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NC State, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 193 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
Of the 70 students who graduated with a Master’s in natural resources & conservation from NC State in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at North Carolina State University.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 202 |
| Forestry | 112 |
| Natural Resource Management | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,302 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 871 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 842 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 326 |
| Physical Sciences | 199 |
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