by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Appalachian State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,631 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $28,224 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 Appalachian State is $265 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 119 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Appalachian State. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 110 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Appalachian State University.
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