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 NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 202 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $36,409. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at NIU paid an average of $360 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in conservation from NIU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Northern Illinois University.
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