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. We've also included details on how Louisiana State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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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 2021-2022 academic year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #33 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Louisiana State University paid an average of $1,016 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $393 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 | $1,084 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,296 | $14,296 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,884 | $7,884 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Of these graduates, 44% were men and 56% 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 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Louisiana State 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 Louisiana State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at Louisiana State University make a median salary of $50,867. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 67% went to 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, 81% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 58 |
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