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 UM ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UM. This makes it the #44 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,552 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UM in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Management | 80 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Forestry | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.