by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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Ohio State is in the top 10% of the country for conservation. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 242 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Ohio State. This makes it the #28 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,545 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $35,127 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 Ohio State is $307 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 students earned a master's degree in conservation from Ohio State. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 68 |
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