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Natural Resources Conservation at University of Colorado Boulder

214 Bachelor's Degrees
76 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The Natural Resources Conservation major is part of the natural resources & conservation program at University of Colorado Boulder.

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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.

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Natural Resources Conservation Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder Conservation Rankings

The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Natural Resources Conservation Doctor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Degree Schools 30
Best Natural Resources Conservation Graduate Degree Schools 36
Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools 52
Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools 52

Popularity of 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 conservation from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #9 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Conservation Graduates from CU - Boulder Make?

$30,747 Bachelor's Median Salary
$57,788 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Conservation Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU - Boulder go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,747 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at CU - Boulder is $507 per month.

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

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

CU - Boulder Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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

Of the 214 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU - Boulder, about 48% were men and 52% were 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 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 Conservation?

CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.

Salary of Conservation Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's conservation program at CU - Boulder make a median salary of $57,788. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.

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CU - Boulder Natural Resources Conservation Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 85 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 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 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

Conservation Student Diversity at CU - Boulder

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

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