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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,117 a year. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
Of the 45 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from UK in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UK 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 UK Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from UK in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.