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 K -State ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in conservation from K -State. This makes it the #95 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from K -State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,785 a year. This is higher than $31,602, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $23,322 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
Learn about other programs related to Natural Resources Conservation that might interest you.
MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Kansas State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 22 |
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