by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 74 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, American University as a strong choice for natural resources & conservation, ranked #109 out of 468 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are offered in natural resources & conservation at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
This natural resources & conservation area of study at American University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 96 |
During the most recent reporting year, American University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in natural resources & conservation.
American University is in the top 5% of the country for natural resources & conservation at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 16 |
| Best Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Natural Resources & Conservation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,674 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at American University, natural resources & conservation students accumulate a median of $26,905 in student loans. This is higher than $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
Find out more about American University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 23% of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of natural resources & conservation bachelor’s degree graduates at American University were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 51 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Natural Resources & Conservation | 1 |
