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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for natural resources & conservation majors, UW - Madison came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 65 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from UW - Madison. This makes it the #16 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 189 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation from UW - Madison in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 154 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison natural resources & 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Of the 60 students who graduated with a Master’s in natural resources & conservation from UW - Madison in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 437 |
| Wildlife Management | 32 |
| Forestry | 9 |
| Natural Resource Management | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,578 |
| Engineering | 1,571 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 596 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 397 |
| Physical Sciences | 377 |
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