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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.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for natural resources & conservation majors, NC State came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 237 bachelor's degrees in natural resources & conservation. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 74 students received their master’s degree in natural resources & conservation from NC State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for natural resources & conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in natural resources & conservation in 2021, making the school the #12 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the natural resources & conservation majors at North Carolina State University.
Of the 237 natural resources & conservation students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NC State, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Of the 74 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources & Conservation from NC State in 2020-2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in natural resources & conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Natural Resources & Conservation students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 208 |
| Forestry | 105 |
| Natural Resource Management | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,631 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 929 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 832 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 381 |
| Physical Sciences | 194 |
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