by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in conservation from UNCW. This makes it the #95 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $28,935. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, conservation students borrow a median amount of $40,771 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the conservation program at UNCW is $490 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at UNCW make a median salary of $37,250. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 conservation majors earned their master's degree from UNCW. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 3 |