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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSU Denver ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Denver was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 231 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Metropolitan State University of Denver handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Denver go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,236 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 MSU Denver was $920 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $296 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,868 | $27,591 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from MSU Denver. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Denver are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the MSU Denver 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 MSU Denver Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 8 |
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