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. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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BS in Environmental Science - Natural Resources & Conservation
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Oregon State. This makes it the #36 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,527 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $23,267 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all conservation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,772.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Oregon State University.
The conservation program at Oregon State awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 27% of these degrees went to men with the other 73% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State 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 Oregon State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Oregon State in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 228 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 120 |
| Forestry | 61 |
| Wildlife Management | 58 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 10 |
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