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 Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in conservation from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #171 most popular school for conservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in conservation in 2021, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Conservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,070 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 Rutgers New Brunswick, conservation students borrow a median amount of $25,706 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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
The conservation program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in conservation from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 28 |
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