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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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 94 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,512 a year. This is less than $34,020, which is the national median of all conservation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, conservation students borrow a median amount of $53,333 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 Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University 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 Portland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in conservation from Portland State University. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 9 |
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