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Natural Resources & Conservation at University of Colorado Boulder

214 Bachelor's Degrees
76 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in natural resources & conservation.

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Natural Resources & Conservation Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder Natural Resources & Conservation Rankings

The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for natural resources & conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools 10
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools 33
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Graduate Degree Schools 36
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Schools 50
Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 50

Popularity of Natural Resources & Conservation at CU - Boulder

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 214 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #14 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Natural Resources & Conservation from CU - Boulder Cost?

$15,556 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$46,060 Average Student Debt

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CU - Boulder was $1,680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,910 $40,297
Fees $1,646 $1,646
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $16,950 $16,950
On Campus Other Expenses $3,104 $3,104

Learn more about CU - Boulder tuition and fees.

CU - Boulder Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The natural resources & conservation program at CU - Boulder awarded 214 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 48% of these degrees went to men with the other 52% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 170
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 8

Does CU - Boulder Offer an Online BS in Natural Resources & Conservation?

CU - Boulder does not offer an online option for its natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CU - Boulder Online Learning page.

CU - Boulder Natural Resources & Conservation Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a master's degree in natural resources & conservation from CU - Boulder. About 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in natural resources & conservation.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 68
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 4

CU - Boulder Natural Resources & Conservation Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

Natural Resources & Conservation Majors

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 307

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 953
Physical Sciences 356
Mathematics & Statistics 244
Architecture & Related Services 150

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