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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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $39,479 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, conservation students borrow a median amount of $42,772 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
The conservation program at Oregon State awarded 125 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% 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, 70% 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Oregon State does not offer an online option for its conservation bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Conservation majors graduating with a master's degree from Oregon State make a median salary of $56,319 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all conservation graduates with a master's is $55,058.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of conservation master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 182 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 138 |
| Wildlife Management | 81 |
| Forestry | 57 |
| Natural Resources Conservation (Other) | 15 |
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