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 Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in conservation.
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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.
The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Portland State University. This makes it the #112 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $27,557. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,602 for all conservation students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $29,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,772 for all conservation majors across the country.
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MBA in Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
Learn to fit environmental standards into your business practices when you earn your sustainability and environmental compliance MBA at Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Portland State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students earned a bachelor's degree in conservation from Portland State University. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 11 |
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