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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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #55 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $43,223. 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 Rutgers New Brunswick, conservation students borrow a median amount of $28,049 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,049 for all conservation majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% 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 bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 43% were men and 57% 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, 86% 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 35 |
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