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. In addition, we cover how Purdue ranks in comparison to other schools with conservation programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 58 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $38,989. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purdue was $948 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 conservation majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fisheries Sciences | 53 |
| Forestry | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.