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. Also, learn how The American University ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The American University was ranked #28 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for conservation majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in conservation from The American University. This makes it the #17 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 The American University is $46,780. 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 The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,724 | $55,724 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,012 | $17,012 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the The American University 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 The American University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at The American University make a median salary of $73,531. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from The American University. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at American University.
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