by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at CU - Boulder is $507 per month.
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 |
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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.
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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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