by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UT Chattanooga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UT Chattanooga. This makes it the #75 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Chattanooga is $28,188. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Chattanooga paid an average of $679 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Learn more about UT Chattanooga tuition and fees.
Of the 48 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Chattanooga, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Chattanooga does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at UT Chattanooga make a median salary of $41,700. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 Tennessee - Chattanooga with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.