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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 175% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Colorado State. This makes it the #14 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Colorado State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,346 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
Learn more about Colorado State tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in conservation from Colorado State in 2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Colorado 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from Colorado State make a median salary of $58,561 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 154 |
| Forestry | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.