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 Texas Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,601 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech 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 Texas Tech Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Texas Tech in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University 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 Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 21 |
| Wildlife Management | 9 |
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