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, and more. Also, learn how Columbia ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for conservation majors, Columbia came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 79 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Columbia. This makes it the #6 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $59,243 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $49,395.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The conservation program at Columbia awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 conservation majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Columbia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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