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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 172 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UM. This makes it the #49 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UM paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $239 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of natural resources & conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 47% 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 The University of Montana with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UM natural resources & 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from UM. About 51% were men and 49% 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, 80% 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 natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at The University of Montana.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 107 |
| Wildlife Management | 80 |
| Natural Resource Management | 22 |
| Forestry | 19 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 146 |
| Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 21 |
| Engineering Technologies | 6 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2 |
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