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. In addition, we cover how Oakland ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 225 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oakland University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oakland go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,201 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oakland paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $548 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,429 | $24,737 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,309 | $11,309 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 28 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Oakland, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Oakland 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 Oakland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Oakland University.
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