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 Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #171 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,223 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, conservation students borrow a median amount of $28,049 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers Newark paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Rutgers Newark. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 71% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Rutgers Newark in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Rutgers University - Newark.