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. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
Develop a broad-based interdisciplinary skill set to solve complex environmental problems like climate change, alternative energy and sustainability with a specialized online degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at Louisiana State University was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Louisiana State University. This makes it the #83 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,687 a year. This is higher than $31,602, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
Of the 7 conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Louisiana State University, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Louisiana State University in 2020-2021, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Louisiana State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 40 |
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