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. In addition, we cover how U of I ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at U of I was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Idaho.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Idaho handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in conservation from U of I. This makes it the #20 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at U of I is $31,028. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of I was $1,351 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $389 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,540 | $27,508 |
| Fees | $2,276 | $2,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,380 | $10,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,552 | $3,552 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from U of I. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the U of I 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 U of I Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U of I are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Idaho with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Idaho.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 52 |
| Forestry | 39 |
| Wildlife Management | 24 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.