by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NC State 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, NC State came in at #9. 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 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 131 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in conservation from NC State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,948 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,020 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $39,055 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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The conservation program at NC State awarded 131 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to 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, 82% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's conservation program at NC State make a median salary of $55,077. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
The conservation program at NC State awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to 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, 82% 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 conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Forestry | 112 |
| Natural Resource Management | 33 |
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